interlaminate
Definition
- Verb (transitive):
- To place between layers: "interlaminate" means to insert or arrange something between the laminae (thin layers) of a material, often used in geology, materials science, or manufacturing contexts.
Usage Examples
- (The rock had thin layers of shale placed between its main layers.)
- (Fibers are inserted between the layers of resin.)
- (The metal sheets were placed between each other in alternating layers.)
Advanced Usage
"to be interlaminate with": to have layers of a different material inserted between the primary layers.
- The cross-section of the sample shows it is interlaminate with organic matter. (The material contains organic matter between its layered structures.)
"interlaminate bonding": the process of bonding materials together by placing them between layers.
- Interlaminate bonding is critical for the durability of laminated composites. (The bonding between layers is essential for strength.)
Variants and Related Words
Interlamination (n): the act or process of interlaminate, or the state of being interlaminate.
- The interlamination of clay and sand formed a stable soil profile. (The layering process created a stable structure.)
Laminate (n/v): a material made by bonding together two or more layers; to form such a material.
- The plywood is a laminate of thin wood sheets. (It is a product made by layering.)
Synonyms
- Interlayer: to place a layer between other layers.
- Insert: to put something between other things.
Phrasal Verbs
- Interlaminate into: to incorporate something into a layered structure.
- The fibers were interlaminate into the composite during manufacturing. (They were inserted between the layers.)
Related Idioms
- (No common idioms directly associated with "interlaminate," as it is a technical term.)
Additional Notes
- Context: This word is primarily used in scientific, technical, or industrial fields, such as geology, materials engineering, or manufacturing. It is rarely used in everyday conversation.