laminated

adjective

lam·​i·​nat·​ed ˈla-mə-ˌnā-təd How to pronounce laminated (audio)
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a
: composed of layers of firmly united material
b
: made by bonding or impregnating superposed layers (as of paper, wood, or fabric) with resin and compressing under heat

Examples of laminated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On a laminated sheet of paper was a checklist of developmental goals: manipulating toys with its paws, fetching objects from the bottom of the tank, picking up solid food from a shell. Dino Grandoni and Melina Mara, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Sep. 2023 The hood is also adjustable to accommodate a bike helmet and has a laminated visor to shed water. Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 6 Sep. 2023 Kylie Jenner and Hailey Bieber then posted Instagram Stories with their laminated eyebrows on show. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 17 Aug. 2023 Laminated Wood Floor Cutler, for his part, prefers a laminated wood floor. Katy Spratte Joyce, ELLE Decor, 31 Aug. 2023 Leather was shown to be almost two times thicker than laminated cork, but the thermal resistance and thermal conductivity between the two materials were practically the same. Gabriella Sotelo, Treehugger, 24 Aug. 2023 Every guest cabin has a binder with laminated sheets that lists the dates and names of prior occupants going back to roughly 1969, the first lady's former spokesman said. USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2023 It’s made with a wicker rattan that gives it a classy look, with a laminated sheen that protects it from light moisture. Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 17 Aug. 2023 Wood floor wash: Add 1/2 cup vinegar to a gallon of water to clean wood and laminated floors. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of laminated was in 1665

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“Laminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laminated. Accessed 22 Sep. 2023.

Medical Definition

laminated

adjective
lam·​i·​nat·​ed ˈlam-ə-ˌnāt-əd How to pronounce laminated (audio)
: composed or arranged in layers or laminae
laminated membranes

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