lamination

noun

lam·​i·​na·​tion ˌla-mə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce lamination (audio)
1
: the process of laminating
2
: the state of being laminated
3
: a laminated structure
4
: lamina
5
: a defect in a coin in which a layer of metal appears to have buckled or fallen off during the striking process
a lamination error

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After what feels like years of obsessing over eyebrow trends (skinny, perfectly bushy, bleached) to treatments like lamination and microblading, learning to love the unruly swirls that appear in our brows just feels right. Dulce Moncada, Glamour, 7 Apr. 2025 Gigabyte deployed a 12-layer, nano-imprint lithography lamination on this lid, giving it a wavy, reflective look, particularly when the light catches it correctly. Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2025 Jackets were often collarless; coatings mimicked the appearance of lamination and distressed houndstooth was carried throug men’s and women’s pieces. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025 Without laminations, a metal edge can cause damage to the fur or skin. Skye Goode, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lamination

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1676, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of lamination was circa 1676

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“Lamination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lamination. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

lamination

noun
lam·​i·​na·​tion ˌlam-ə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce lamination (audio)
: a laminated structure or arrangement

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