Meaning & use

laminated

adjective·Everyday

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Covered or protected with a thin layer of plastic or another material, or built up in thin layers bonded together.

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The teacher laminated the classroom posters so they would survive years of use.

Laminated safety glass is designed to crack without shattering into sharp pieces.

A note on using this word

Used for everyday items like laminated cards or menus, as well as technical materials like laminated wood or glass, where thin layers are bonded together for strength.

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coatedlayered

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