any one of a class of thermoplastic resins based on vinylidene chloride, used in fibres, moulded articles, and coatings
Word origin
C20: after Saran, trademark coined by the Dow Chemical Co
saran in American English
(səˈræn)
US
noun
any of various thermoplastic resins usually obtained by the polymerization of vinylidene chloride: it is used in extruded or molded form in making various fabrics, acid-resistant pipes and fittings, transparent wrapping material, etc.