1. separating into layers or causing layers to separate
Usage: technical; present participle of delaminate

Examples

• The old paint was delaminating from the metal surface.
• Engineers discovered the composite material was delaminating under stress.
• The wallpaper began delaminating in the humid bathroom.
• Heat and moisture were delaminating the plywood layers.
• The technician noticed the coating delaminating from the substrate.
• Poor adhesion resulted in the film delaminating prematurely.