laminate
|lam-i-nate|
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/ˈlæmɪˌneɪt/
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/ˈlæmɪneɪt/
layering process
Etymology
Etymology Information
'laminate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'lamina,' where 'lamina' meant 'thin plate or layer.'
Historical Evolution
'lamina' transformed into the French word 'laminer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'laminate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'thin plate or layer,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to cover with a thin layer.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a product made by bonding together two or more layers of material.
The floor was made of a durable laminate.
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Last updated: 2025/01/17 07:52