interlayer
Sheet between sheets
An interlayer is a layer of material placed between two other layers, typically to bond them, separate them, or modify the properties of the whole.
In laminated glass, a plastic interlayer holds the panes together and prevents shattering.
In construction and manufacturing, interlayers may provide insulation, adhesion, or structural reinforcement.
The term appears frequently in materials science and engineering contexts where layered composites are designed for specific performance characteristics.
Bonding sheets together
- stratificationDivision into distinct levels
- sandwichFilling between bread slices
- plyOne thickness
- stackingPlacing items vertically
substrate · stratum · tiered · interbedded · sheeting · buildup · sequencing · composite
Large repeated-unit molecule
- compositeMade of distinct parts
- laminateBond thin layers together
- filmMovie or coating
- membraneThin tissue sheet
fabric · textile · glass · acrylic · silicone · gel · foam · rubber
Insertion between existing elements
- embeddingPlacing within surrounding mass
- interpositionPlacing something between others
- interleavingAlternating elements from sequences
- incorporationForming a legal entity
interpolation · infusion · grafting · interweaving · inclusion · integration
State of clinging fast
- cohesionTendency to bind together
- laminatingBonding protective plastic layers
- fusionJoining into unity
- gluingFastening with adhesive
curing · epoxy · resin · adhesive · bond · interface · joining · crosslinking
Pertaining to warmth
- acousticRelating to sound
- soundproofingPreventing noise transmission
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- vapor barrierMaterial preventing moisture transmission
R-value · membrane · damping · fireproofing · moisture barrier · weatherproofing · glazing · double-pane
Polarizable electrical non-conductor
- semiconductorPartial electrical conductor
- metallizationApplying metal to surfaces
- thin filmNarrow surface coating
- interconnectJoin in a network
via · photovoltaic · OLED · PCB · silicon · deposition · doping · encapsulant
lamination
Bonding sheets together
- stratificationDivision into distinct levels
- sandwichFilling between bread slices
- plyOne thickness
stacking · substrate · stratum · tiered · interbedded · sheeting · buildup · sequencing · composite · laminate
polymer
Large repeated-unit molecule
membrane · fabric · textile · glass · acrylic · silicone · gel · foam · rubber · plastic
intercalation
Insertion between existing elements
- embeddingPlacing within surrounding mass
- interpositionPlacing something between others
- interleavingAlternating elements from sequences
incorporation · interpolation · infusion · grafting · interweaving · inclusion · integration
adhesion
State of clinging fast
- cohesionTendency to bind together
- laminatingBonding protective plastic layers
- fusionJoining into unity
gluing · curing · epoxy · resin · adhesive · bond · interface · joining · crosslinking · sealant
thermal
Pertaining to warmth
- acousticRelating to sound
- soundproofingPreventing noise transmission
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
vapor barrier · R-value · membrane · damping · fireproofing · moisture barrier · weatherproofing · glazing · double-pane · sheathing
dielectric
Polarizable electrical non-conductor
- semiconductorPartial electrical conductor
- metallizationApplying metal to surfaces
- thin filmNarrow surface coating
interconnect · via · photovoltaic · OLED · PCB · silicon · deposition · doping · encapsulant
delamination
Separation of bonded layers
- peelingComing off in strips
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
- splittingDividing into parts
fracture · cleavage · parting · disintegration · rupture · fissure · debonding · failure · shear
- clay mineralskaolinite, bentonite, vermiculite, chlorite, kaolin
interlayerouter layer
Outermost covering surface
surface layer · outermost layer · top layer · exterior · surface
layer, relay, layers, layered, overlay, interference, layering, underlay, multilayered