Definition

1. Noun:
   • The process of bonding thin layers together: "lamination" refers to the manufacturing technique of permanently joining multiple thin sheets or layers of material to create a single, stronger, or more functional composite.
   • A layered structure: "lamination" also describes the resulting object itself, which is composed of these bonded layers.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The lamination of plastic and metal foil creates a durable packaging material.
  • The wooden tabletop had a beautiful lamination that protected it from scratches.
  • You can see the lamination in the cross-section of the plywood.

Advanced Usage

• "Decorative lamination": the application of a thin decorative layer, often of paper or vinyl, to a surface.
  • The countertop features a decorative lamination that looks like granite.
• "Safety glass lamination": a process where a plastic interlayer is bonded between two sheets of glass to prevent shattering.
  • Car windshields use safety glass lamination for passenger protection.

Variants and Related Words

• Laminate (verb/noun): The act of creating a lamination, or the resulting layered material.
  • We will laminate these documents to preserve them. (verb)
  • The floor is made of a high-pressure laminate. (noun)
• Laminar (adjective): Arranged in or consisting of thin layers.
  • The rock showed a laminar structure.

Synonyms

• Layering: The process of arranging in layers.
• Bonding: The process of joining materials together.

Related Phrases

• Plastic lamination: A common process of sealing a document between thin plastic films.
  • The ID card is protected by plastic lamination.
• Lamination press: A machine that applies heat and pressure to bond layers.
  • The factory uses a large lamination press for making countertops.

Noun

1. bonding thin sheets together
2. a layered structure