thin film

noun

: a very thin layer of a substance on a supporting material
especially : a coating (as of a semiconductor) that is deposited in a layer one atom or one molecule thick

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Normally, this requires a lot of trial and error, building up thin films and checking whether the proportions are correct, then adjusting as needed. IEEE Spectrum, 24 Sep. 2025 The immediate next steps for the research include replicating the results in thin films to compare them with bulk crystals. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025 There are currently three main types of panels in today’s market which includes monocrystalline, polycrystalline and thin film panels. Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025 The secret to the makeup product’s staying power is found in a unique water-in-oil emulsion that fuses a thin film of color onto the skin. Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for thin film

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First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of thin film was in 1944

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“Thin film.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thin%20film. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

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