glassine

/ˈɡlæsɪn/

Definitions

1. adjective

very thin and translucent; like glass in appearance or texture

“The glassine sheets helped preserve the delicate photographs.”

2. noun

a thin, translucent paper or material

“She used glassine to wrap her art prints before storing them.”

3. noun

a type of transparent, waxed paper

“The recipe called for glassine to make the traditional pastry.”

Synonyms

  • delicate
  • thin
  • translucent

Antonyms

  • opaque
  • thick