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laminate

/ˈlæmɪneɪt/

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noun

Material formed of thin sheets glued together.

Examples :

"The kitchen countertop is made of a durable laminate that is easy to clean. "

material building

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verb

To assemble from thin sheets glued together.

Examples :

"The woodworker will laminate several thin layers of birch to create a strong, curved chair back. "

material process technology

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verb

To cover something flat, usually paper, in adhesive protective plastic.

Examples :

"I will laminate my daughter's artwork to protect it from getting torn or stained. "

material stationery technology

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verb

To form, as metal, into a thin plate, as by rolling.

Examples :

"The factory workers laminated the aluminum into thin sheets for use in constructing airplane parts. "

material technical industry process

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verb

To cause to separate into thin plates or layers; to divide into thin plates.

Examples :

"The rock, after years of exposure to the elements, began to laminate, with thin layers peeling away from its surface. "

material technical process

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adjective

Consisting of, or covered with, laminae, or thin plates, scales, or layers, one over another; laminated.

Examples :

"The cookbook's cover is a laminate material, protecting the pages inside. "

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