delamination

noun

de·​lam·​i·​na·​tion (ˌ)dē-ˌla-mə-ˈnā-shən 

: separation into constituent layers

delaminate

(ˌ)dē-ˈla-mə-ˌnāt 

intransitive verb

Examples of delamination in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

None of the parts exhibited catastrophic corner lifting or significant delamination. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026

In other words, the numerical analysis quantitatively confirmed that the main factor in the reduction of aerodynamic drag by DMR is not the suppression of delamination but the reduction of frictional drag itself. — Ritsuko Kawai, Wired News, 24 May 2026

Damage-assessment teams looked for any delamination of materials and burning of metal components that could lead to structural weakness when heavy traffic passes above, according to Caltrans spokesperson Lauren Wonder. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026

The complaint further alleged the company failed to perform a preflight inspection of the helicopter; failed to make sure the pilot was appropriately trained and competent to handle in-flight emergencies; and failed to inspect the main rotor blades for possible delamination. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for delamination

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Medical Definition

delamination

noun

de·​lam·​i·​na·​tion (ˌ)dē-ˌlam-ə-ˈnā-shən 

1

: separation into constituent layers

2

: gastrulation in which the endoderm is split off as a layer from the inner surface of the blastoderm and the archenteron is represented by the space between this endoderm and the yolk mass