cellulose tape
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Definition
Noun: * A type of adhesive tape: Cellulose tape is a transparent or semitransparent adhesive tape, typically made from a cellulose film backing coated with an adhesive. It is commonly used for sealing, attaching, mending, or bundling items.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She used cellulose tape to seal the envelope.
- Please mend the torn page with a piece of cellulose tape.
- The package was securely wrapped with cellulose tape.
Advanced Usage
- The term "cellulose tape" is often used generically, but specific well-known brands have become synonymous with the product itself in common speech (e.g., "Scotch tape" in the US, "Sellotape" in the UK).
Variants and Related Words
- Adhesive tape (n): A more general term for any tape with an adhesive coating.
- Scotch tape (n, trademark): A common brand name for cellulose tape.
- Sellotape (n, trademark): A common brand name for cellulose tape, especially in the UK and other Commonwealth countries.
- Sticky tape (n, informal): A casual term for adhesive or cellulose tape.
Synonyms
- Transparent tape
- Sticky tape (informal)
- Adhesive tape (general)
Related Phrases
- A roll of tape: The standard form in which cellulose tape is sold and stored.
- Can you pass me the roll of tape?
- Dispenser: A device that holds a roll of tape and often includes a cutting edge.
- The tape dispenser is on the desk.
Noun
- transparent or semitransparent adhesive tape (trade names Scotch tape and Sellotape) used for sealing or attaching or mending