laminate

• Matériau en feuille obtenu en assemblant deux ou plusieurs couches ou feuilles par collage ou pression.

A sheet of material made by bonding two or more sheets or layers together.

1. Layered materialB2formal

   A sheet or product made by bonding together two or more layers of material, such as plastic, paper, or wood.

   Stratifié

   • The countertop is covered with a durable laminate.
   • They used a plastic laminate to protect the document.
   • The floor is made of a high-quality wood laminate.

   Synonymescompositelamination

• Verbe désignant l'action de recouvrir ou de coller un matériau avec une fine couche protectrice, ou de le diviser en fines couches.

A verb used to indicate the act of covering or bonding a material with a thin protective layer, or to split into thin layers.

1. Bond layers togetherB2formaltechnical

   To create a composite material by bonding multiple sheets of material together using an adhesive.

   Stratifier

   • The factory laminates layers of plastic and paper to produce durable countertops.
   • They laminate the glass sheets with a special resin for safety.
   • The process laminates thin wood veneers to create plywood.

   Synonymesadherebindbondcementfusegluejoin

2. Beat into thin sheetsC1formaltechnical

   To press or hammer metal into a thin, flat sheet.

   laminer, aplatir au laminoir ou au marteau

   • The blacksmith laminates the gold into thin foils for gilding.
   • They laminate the copper by repeatedly hammering it.
   • The metal is laminated into sheets for use in electronics.

   Synonymesbeat outflattenforgehammer outrollsheet

3. Cover with a thin layerB2formaltechnical

   To apply a thin, protective layer of a non-fabric material over a surface.

   recouvrir d'une fine couche

   • She laminated her ID card with a plastic cover.
   • The technician laminated the document to protect it from wear.
   • They laminate the wooden tabletop with a clear resin finish.

   Synonymescladcoatfaceoverlayplatesheathesurfaceveneer

   Antonymesexposeremovestripuncover

4. Split wood into sheetsC1formaltechnical

   To separate wood into thin layers or sheets, often for veneer production.

   dérouler du bois en feuilles

   • The craftsman laminates the log into thin sheets for furniture.
   • They laminate the wood using a special rotary cutter.
   • The process laminates the timber into veneers for decorative use.