Corrflute
/ˈkɔːr.fluːt/noun
A type of hollow, lightweight, and fluted plastic material used in signage and packaging.
Did you know?The term 'corrflute' is derived from its corrugated structure, resembling the fluted design of ancient architectural columns, connecting modern materials to classical design!
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
flūtus
“a flute or the sound it makes.”
Old French
Old French
corruge
“to wrinkle or fold.”
Middle English
Middle English
corruget
“a corrugated surface.”
Modern English
English
corrflute
“a modern term for corrugated plastic material.”
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