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shrink-wrap   (shrĭngk'rāp')
n.  A protective wrapping for articles of merchandise consisting of a clear plastic film that is wound about the articles and then shrunk by heat to form a sealed, tight-fitting package. Also called shrink package.
tr.v.   shrink-wrapped, shrink-wrap·ping, shrink-wraps
To wrap (an article of merchandise) in protective clear plastic film.
adj.  
  1. Of or relating to shrink-wrap.

  2. Of or relating to a legal agreement, such as a software license, to which one indicates acceptance by opening the shrink-wrap that encloses a product subject to the agreement.

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