laminate
to separate or split into thin layers.
to form (metal) into a thin plate, as by beating or rolling.
to construct from layers of material bonded together.
to cover or overlay with laminae.
to split into thin layers.
Also laminous. composed of or having laminae.
a laminated product; lamination.
Origin of laminate
1Other words from laminate
- lam·i·na·tor, noun
- mul·ti·lam·i·nate, adjective
- non·lam·i·na·ting, adjective, noun
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How to use laminate in a sentence
Romney has so much polish as a candidate that running a slick, self-aggrandizing spot makes as much sense as laminating a glossy.
How Romney Can Show His True Self and Get the GOP to Like Him | Judith Grey | December 7, 2011 | THE DAILY BEASTThe shaped framing for kidney-shaped writing tables and similar classes of work is built up by laminating pieces of 3⁄4-in.
Woodwork Joints | William FairhamThe laminating machine represented under the article Mint, is an excellent pattern for this purpose.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew UreMy method of laminating steel is kept as much out of sight as possible, as a means of self-protection.
Gunnery in 1858 | William GreenerThe machinery consists in laminating rollers, and compressing dies.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew Ure
Epoxy missile resin—used for plastic tooling, metal bonding, adhesive, and casting and laminating applications.
The Practical Values of Space Exploration | Committee on Science and Astronautics
British Dictionary definitions for laminate
(tr) to make (material in sheet form) by bonding together two or more thin sheets
to split or be split into thin sheets
(tr) to beat, form, or press (material, esp metal) into thin sheets
(tr) to cover or overlay with a thin sheet of material
a material made by bonding together two or more sheets
having or composed of lamina; laminated
Origin of laminate
1Derived forms of laminate
- laminable (ˈlæmɪnəbəl), adjective
- laminator, noun
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