lamination

noun

lam·​i·​na·​tion ˌla-mə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce lamination (audio)
1
: the process of laminating
2
: the state of being laminated
3
: a laminated structure
4
: lamina
5
: a defect in a coin in which a layer of metal appears to have buckled or fallen off during the striking process
a lamination error

Examples of lamination in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1676, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of lamination was circa 1676

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“Lamination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lamination. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

lamination

noun
lam·​i·​na·​tion ˌlam-ə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce lamination (audio)
: a laminated structure or arrangement

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