lamination

[ lam-uh-ney-shuhn ]

noun

1. act or process of laminating; the state of being laminated. laminated.
2. laminated laminated structure; arrangement in thin layers.
3. a lamina.

lamination

/ ˌlæmɪˈneɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of laminating or the state of being laminated
2. a layered structure
3. a layer; lamina
4. one of a set of iron plates forming the core of an electrical transformer
5. geology laminar stratification, typically shown by shales

Word History and Origins

Origin of lamination¹

First recorded in 1670–80; laminate + -ion

Example Sentences

The circular shape at its heart in this case comes from a ring of benzene, and it is termed planar because it comes in thin, tabular lamination shapes.

From Science Daily

Paperback books can be recycled, but hardback ones can’t because they have lamination, a thin layer of plastic on top of the covers.

From Los Angeles Times

That's how prejudice works: The one-on-one lamination of the pit bull onto the African American male reduced people to their accessories.

From Salon

The Leaf battery has not had any major accidents on roads, and some parts of the technology remain common, such as the lamination of the battery cell, they said.

From Seattle Times

In this case, a recycled polyester is used as the sole material for all the soft interior components, such as seat foam, adhesive, 3D knit fibers, and non-woven lamination.

From The Verge

Related Words

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• veneer