tin
foil
Plural
tinfoils
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thin, flexible sheet made of aluminum, used for wrapping and preserving food
Tinfoil, also known as aluminum foil, is a thin, flexible sheet made from aluminum. It is commonly used in cooking and food storage due to its ability to withstand high temperatures and its effectiveness in keeping food fresh. Tinfoil can be used to wrap food for baking or grilling, cover dishes to prevent moisture loss, and store leftovers to maintain their flavor and prevent contamination.
- Grandma used tinfoil to wrap leftover turkey after Thanksgiving dinner.
- The picnic basket was lined with tinfoil to keep the sandwiches fresh.
- They covered the windows with tinfoil to block out sunlight during the heatwave.
- The antique store displayed vintage tinfoil packaging from the early 20th century.
- The camping checklist included tinfoil for cooking meals over the campfire.
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