I. -ˌnāt, usu -ād.+V verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: lamina + -ate (v. suffix)
transitive verb
1. : to roll or compress (as metal or plastic) into a thin plate
2. : to separate into laminae
3.
a. : to make by uniting superposed layers of one or more materials (as by means of an adhesive or bolts) — compare laminated glass , laminated plastic , laminated wood
b. : to unite (superposed layers of material) by an adhesive or other means
asphalt is used to laminate sheets of paper — Science
polyethylene film has been laminated to paper for waterproof bags — Chem. & Engineering News
intransitive verb
: to divide into laminae
II. -_nə̇]t, -ˌnā], usu ]d.+V\ adjective
Etymology: lamina + -ate (adjective suffix)
1. : consisting of a lamina or laminae : laminated
2. : bearing or covered with laminae
III. noun
( -s )
Etymology: laminate (I)
: a product made by laminating ; specifically : laminated plastic