laminate

Meanings

• noun

  A thin layer or covering made of plastic, wood, or other materials, used to protect or decorate surfaces.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlæmɪneɪt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with laminate
flammable , mammable , rambunctious , tangible

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Variants

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laminate , laminated , laminates , laminating , laminator , laminators

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Etymology

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Laminate comes from the Latin word 'lamina', which means 'layer' or 'sheet'.

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Trivia

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1. Laminated safety glass was first developed in 1903.

2. The largest laminated glass pane ever made is over 10 meters long and 5 meters wide.

3. Laminated plastic was first used in the 1930s for billboards and signs.

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Related Concepts

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1. veneer: A thin layer of wood applied to the surface of another material to improve its appearance.

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Culture

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In architecture, laminate is used for flooring and countertops. In science, laminated structures can be found in nature, such as the growth rings in trees.

How to Memorize "laminate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thin layer of material being applied to a surface to protect or enhance it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'laminate' with the idea of a protective or decorative layer.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Layers Are Made In Thin Extras' to remember the definition of laminate.

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