Foil

usgb/fɔɪl/
noun

A thin piece of metal.

She wrapped the sandwich in aluminum foil.
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Often appears as...

  • aluminium foil
  • tin foil
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Kitchen Essential

Often used in cooking contexts to describe material for wrapping or covering food.

Illustration for Kitchen Essential
Place the chicken on a sheet of foil before baking.
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Heat Conductor

Foil is mentioned in contexts where heat reflection or preservation is needed.

Illustration for Heat Conductor
Wrap potatoes in foil to grill them evenly.
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Preservation

Foil is often referred to as a means of preserving food's freshness.

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Cover the leftovers with foil to keep them fresh.
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