laminal
/'læminəl/ Cách viết khác : (laminar) /'læminə/ (laminary) /'læminəri/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Arranged in or consisting of thin layers, plates, or sheets: Describes a structure that is composed of or organized into laminae (thin layers).
Usage
- The term "laminal" is a specialized adjective used primarily in scientific and technical contexts, such as geology, biology, and materials science. It describes the layered nature of a material or structure.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The geologist identified the rock as having a laminal structure.
- Certain sedimentary rocks exhibit a distinct laminal fabric.
- The fossil was preserved in laminal shale.
Advanced Usage
- "Laminal flow": In fluid dynamics, this can refer to a type of layered, smooth fluid flow, though "laminar flow" is the more standard term.
- The experiment aimed to study the transition from turbulent to laminal flow conditions.
Variants and Related Words
- Lamina (n): A thin layer, plate, or scale.
- Each lamina of the leaf was carefully examined.
- Laminar (adj): Of or relating to a lamina or laminae; arranged in thin layers. (Note: "Laminar" is a more common synonym).
- The laminar structure of the material provides great strength.
- Laminate (v/n): To form into a layered structure; a material made by bonding layers together.
- They decided to laminate the documents for protection.
Synonyms
- Layered: Formed or arranged in layers.
- Stratified: Arranged in strata or layers.
- Foliated: Composed of thin, leaflike layers.
Antonyms
- Massive: Solid and uniform, without a layered structure.
- Homogeneous: Of uniform composition throughout, not layered.
Adjective
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arranged in or consisting of laminae
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