sek3 zi2鍚紙钖纸
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Definition
Aluminium foil.
colloquialhomefood
How it's used
This term is the standard way to refer to aluminium foil in both home kitchens and commercial settings. It is a direct loan from the English word tin, reflecting the historical period when tin foil was more common before aluminium became the industry standard. Even though the material is now aluminium, the name remains fixed in the local vocabulary.
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gyun2卷gyúnExamples
Wrap the fish in aluminium foil before putting it in the oven.
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