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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Thinner laminations help limit circulating electrical currents within the core that would otherwise waste energy in the form of heat. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026 This lo-fi lamination technique can be applied to other doughs like pie crust, puff pastry, and even savory breads like roti. Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Feb. 2026 No Gracie at Christmas TarQwyn sent the Hirons a sign template of her own creation, with specifications for size, thickness of paper and lamination. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2026 Items in this file include puff pastry, macarons, croissants, and anything else involving lamination. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lamination

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1676, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 20 Mar. 2026.

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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