foliation
/ˌfəʊ.liˈeɪ.ʃən/noun
C1formalcommonscientific/ˌfəʊ.liˈeɪ.ʃən/unzählbar
A noun with multiple specialized meanings: in botany, the process of forming leaves; in geology, the arrangement of leaflike layers in rock; in architecture, leaf-like ornamentation; also the production of metal foil or the process of coating glass with metal foil.
ruСуществительное с несколькими специальными значениями: в ботанике — процесс образования листьев; в геологии — расположение листовидных слоёв в горной породе; в архитектуре — листовидный орнамент; также производство металлической фольги или процесс покрытия стекла металлической фольгой.esSustantivo con varios significados especializados: en botánica, el proceso de formación de hojas; en geología, la disposición de capas laminares en una roca; en arquitectura, un ornamento con forma de hojas; también la producción de papel de metal o el proceso de recubrir vidrio con una lámina metálica.frNom aux plusieurs sens spécialisés : en botanique, le processus de formation des feuilles ; en géologie, la disposition de couches feuilletées dans une roche ; en architecture, un ornement en forme de feuille ; également la production de feuille métallique ou le processus de revêtement de verre avec une feuille métallique.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Fachbedeutungen: in der Botanik die Blattbildung; in der Geologie die blättrige Schichtung von Gestein; in der Architektur ein blattartiges Ornament; außerdem die Herstellung von Metallfolie oder das Überziehen von Glas mit Metallfolie.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos especiais: em botânica, o processo de formação de folhas; em geologia, a disposição de camadas foliáceas numa rocha; em arquitetura, ornamento em forma de folha; também a produção de folha metálica ou o processo de revestir vidro com folha metálica.zh一个多义名词:在植物学中指生叶或发叶的过程;在地质学中指岩石中片状或叶理状构造的分布;在建筑学中指叶状装饰;也指金属箔的制造或玻璃覆箔工艺。arاسم يشير إلى عدة معانٍ تخصصية: في علم النبات هو عملية تكوين الأوراق؛ وفي الجيولوجيا هو ترتيب الطبقات الورقية في الصخر؛ وفي العمارة هو زخرفة ورقية؛ كما يدل على إنتاج رقائق المعدن أو تغطية الزجاج برقاقة معدنية.
- Leaf formation C1 formal scientific
The process by which plants develop and form leaves.
- The foliation of the maple tree occurs in early spring.
- Botanists study foliation to understand plant growth cycles.
- The foliation process is influenced by temperature and light.
ruЛистообразованиеesFormación de hojasfrFoliation (formation des feuilles)deBlattbildungptFormação de folhaszh叶片形成arتكوين الأوراق
Synonyme: leafing
- Rock layering C1 formal scientific
The arrangement of thin, leaflike layers or bands within a metamorphic rock.
- The geologist identified distinct foliation in the schist sample.
- Foliation in rocks is often caused by intense pressure.
- The foliation patterns help determine the rock's history.
ruСланцеватостьesFoliación (en rocas metamórficas)frFoliation (structure des roches métamorphiques)deSchieferungptFolicaçãozh叶理arالتورق الصخري
Synonyme: laminationlayering
- Architectural ornament C2 formal art
A decorative element in architecture that resembles leaves or foliage.
- The cathedral's columns feature intricate foliation.
- Gothic architecture is known for its detailed stone foliation.
- The architect added foliation to the capitals of the pillars.
ruЛиственный орнаментesOrnamentación foliarfrOrnementation feuillagéedeBlattornamentptOrnamento foliáceozh叶饰arزخرفة أوراق الشجر
- Metal foil production C2 formal technical
The process of cutting or beating metal into thin, leaf-like sheets, known as foil.
- The artisan specialized in the foliation of gold for gilding.
- Foliation of silver requires careful hammering techniques.
- The factory uses modern machinery for the foliation of aluminum.
ruПроизводство металлической фольгиesFoliaciónfrFeuilletage du métaldeHerstellung von MetallfolieptProdução de folha metálicazh金属箔生产arإنتاج رقائق المعدن
- Glass coating C2 formal technical
The work of applying a thin layer of metal foil to the surface of glass, often for decorative or reflective purposes.
- The craftsman performed the foliation of the mirror with silver.
- Foliation of glass is a delicate process requiring precision.
- Antique mirrors often show signs of old foliation techniques.
ruФольгированиеesFoliation (aplicación de lámina metálica al vidrio)frApplication d'une feuille métallique sur le verredeFolierungptFolheaçãozh玻璃贴箔arتغليف الزجاج بالرقائق المعدنية
Synonyme: foiling
- foliations plural form
- foliations' possessive plural form
- foliation's possessive singular form