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| lam·i·nate [ lámmə nàyt ] |
verb (past and past participle lam·i·nat·ed, present participle lam·i·nat·ing, 3rd person present singular lam·i·nates) |
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1. transitive verb cover something with thin layer: to cover something with a thin sheet of protective material such as plastic or metal
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2. transitive verb bond layers together: to bond sheets or layers together so as to produce a strong and durable composite material
  Wood veneers were laminated to produce a cheap and durable alternative to expensive hardwoods for furniture-making.
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3. transitive verb form metal into thin layers: to roll or beat metal into thin sheets
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4. transitive and intransitive verb separate into layers: to split something into thin layers, or be split into thin layers
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noun (plural lam·i·nates) |
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material made up of bonded layers: a product composed of layers or sheets bonded together
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adjective |
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in layers: composed of or with layers
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| lam·in·a·ble adjective |
| lam·i·nat·ed adjective |
| lam·i·na·tor noun |
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