1. the process of creating a laminate by bonding together two or more layers of material
2. a laminated structure or product consisting of multiple bonded layers
3. the splitting of rock, metal, or other materials into thin layers
Usage: geology; materials science

Examples

• The lamination of the document will protect it from water damage.
• The plywood’s strength comes from the lamination of multiple wood layers.
• She took her diploma to the print shop for lamination.
• The lamination process uses heat and pressure to bond the materials.
• The geologist studied the natural lamination in the rock formation.
• The lamination on the ID card was peeling at the edges.
• Modern safety glass uses lamination to prevent shattering.