Definitions
01layered material
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a strong material made by sticking several thin layers together.
n. a material constructed by bonding two or more layers of the same or different materials together for increased strength or durability.
“We chose a durable laminate for the kitchen floor because it is easy to clean.”
“The structural integrity of the aircraft wing depends on a high-performance carbon-fibre laminate that resists extreme tension.”
02to cover in plastic
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to cover a piece of paper or a card in a thin layer of protective plastic.
v. to bond a transparent plastic film to a flat surface, typically paper, to provide protection and rigidity.
“The teacher decided to laminate the classroom rules so they would last all year.”
“The print shop offers a service to laminate large-scale maps, ensuring they remain waterproof and legible during outdoor field research.”
03to create layers
C1 · Advanced Technology Technical
v. to make something by joining thin sheets of material together.
v. to manufacture a product by bonding multiple layers of material, such as wood or metal, into a single unit.
“The carpenter will laminate several strips of wood to create a curved chair leg.”
“Engineers often laminate thin sheets of electrical steel to form the cores of transformers, which helps reduce energy loss from eddy currents.”
04consisting of layers
C2 · Proficiency Science Technical · Formal
adj. made of or having many thin layers.
adj. composed of or arranged in thin plates or layers; possessing a laminated structure.
“The geologist pointed out the laminate structure of the rock near the cliff.”
“The specimen exhibited a distinct laminate morphology, suggesting a history of sequential deposition in a low-energy aquatic environment.”
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Etymology
First attested in 1666; borrowed from New Latin laminātus, perfect passive participle of laminō (attested since the first quarter of the 16th century), from Latin lāmina (“thin sheet of metal/other material”), see -ate (etymology 1, 2 and 3).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
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- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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