lamellar
adjective
la·mel·lar
lə-ˈme-lər 
1
: composed of or arranged in lamellae
2
: having the form of a thin plate
lamellar armor
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The formulation also features vegan lactic acid to resurface the hair cuticle and lamellar liquid crystal technology for instant, light-reflecting shine.
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Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The findings mark only the second time a complete and intact set of lamellar armor has been discovered, officials said.
—Moira Ritter, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2024
This rinse-off liquid uses lamellar technology to leave strands sleek and shiny.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 15 Nov. 2022
Using lamellar technology, this formula identifies damaged parts of the hair and essentially creates a coating there, so that hair is left feeling healthy and looking shiny.
—Health.com, 20 Apr. 2022
The lesion was excised, and lamellar keratoplasty was performed for cosmetic reasons.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2013
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Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The findings mark only the second time a complete and intact set of lamellar armor has been discovered, officials said.
—Moira Ritter, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2024
This rinse-off liquid uses lamellar technology to leave strands sleek and shiny.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 15 Nov. 2022
Using lamellar technology, this formula identifies damaged parts of the hair and essentially creates a coating there, so that hair is left feeling healthy and looking shiny.
—Health.com, 20 Apr. 2022
The lesion was excised, and lamellar keratoplasty was performed for cosmetic reasons.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2013
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“Lamellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lamellar. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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lamellar
adjective
la·mel·lar
lə-ˈmel-ər
1
: composed of or arranged in lamellae
lamellar bone
2
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