lamination

noun

lam·​i·​na·​tion ˌla-mə-ˈnā-shən 

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

Examples of lamination in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The researchers improved on the conductivity of the graphene by coating it with a thin layer of a polymer that also served as an adhesion layer to the perovskite active layer during the lamination process. —IEEE Spectrum, 8 Sep. 2015

Fortunately, brow trends have found a middle ground with a naturally fluffy look thanks to brow lamination. —Jessica Fields, Essence, 17 Sep. 2024

As brow lamination saw a rise in popularity in recent years, so have gels—their cheaper, more low-key counterparts. —Sarah Han, Allure, 5 Sep. 2024

While the brow lamination technique still has its place on our faces, the modern way to do it is with a softer, less extreme touch. —Hannah Coates, Vogue, 7 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1676, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

lamination

noun

lam·​i·​na·​tion ˌlam-ə-ˈnā-shən 

: a laminated structure or arrangement