bilayer

noun

bi·​lay·​er ˈbī-ˌlā-ər 

-ˌler

: a film or membrane with two molecular layers

a bilayer of phospholipid molecules

bilayer adjective

Examples of bilayer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The researchers could control the composition of each lipid bilayer to make the concentrisome user-defined. — New Atlas, 30 July 2024

In bilayer graphene, two sheets of carbon atoms stack on top of each other, creating a unique platform with tunable band gaps through the application of an electric field perpendicular to the layers. — IEEE Spectrum, 30 Jan. 2024

The research team reengineered the chemical vapour deposition (CVD) technique by introducing a liquid gold/tungsten bilayer as the substrate. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026

Miniature compartments, such as lipid bilayers configured into capsules like liposomes and micelles, are important for cellular organization and function. — Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bilayer

• assayer
• ballplayer
• betrayer
• bricklayer
• conveyer
• conveyor
• purveyor
• ratepayer
• soothsayer
• surveyor
• taxpayer
• gayer

Medical Definition

bilayer

noun

bi·​lay·​er ˈbī-ˌlā-ər, -ˌle(-ə)r 

: a film or membrane with two molecular layers

a bilayer of phospholipid molecules

bilayer adjective