Definition of laminate
laminated
;laminating
transitive verb
1 : to roll or compress into a thin plate
2 : to separate into laminae
3a : to make (something, such as a windshield) by uniting superposed layers of one or more materialsb : to unite (layers of material) by an adhesive or other means
intransitive verb
: to divide into laminae
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First Known Use of laminate
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Examples of laminate in a Sentence
The kitchen counters are made of plastic laminate.
1939
First Known Use of laminate
1939
LAMINATE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of laminate for English Language Learners
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: to cover (something) with a thin layer of clear plastic for protection
Definition of laminate for English Language Learners
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: a product made by pressing together thin layers of material
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