thin film
noun
: a very thin layer of a substance on a supporting material
especially
: a coating (as of a semiconductor) that is deposited in a layer one atom or one molecule thick
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Oceans account for only a thin film of water on the surface.
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Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
The synthesis process consists of mixing bismuth ferrite with barium titanate to carefully engineer a strain, then growing the mixture as a thin film on a substrate that distorts its crystal structure.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
For concrete or tile, a mild cleaner helps cut through the thin film of pollen and grime that builds up over time.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Glass patio doors are one of the best features a home can have — until they’re covered in smudges, water spots and a thin film of grime that makes the outdoors look overcast even on a sunny day.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
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Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
The synthesis process consists of mixing bismuth ferrite with barium titanate to carefully engineer a strain, then growing the mixture as a thin film on a substrate that distorts its crystal structure.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
For concrete or tile, a mild cleaner helps cut through the thin film of pollen and grime that builds up over time.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Glass patio doors are one of the best features a home can have — until they’re covered in smudges, water spots and a thin film of grime that makes the outdoors look overcast even on a sunny day.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Thin film.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thin%20film. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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