laminate
Seal in plastic
To laminate is to bond layers together, typically covering something with a thin protective coating of plastic or similar material: I laminated my ID card.
Laminate as a noun refers to material made of bonded layers—laminate flooring consists of fused synthetic materials mimicking wood.
Laminated surfaces resist moisture and wear.
The word applies wherever layers are fused: laminated glass, laminated dough.
Decorative outer layer
- overlayCovering placed atop
- sheetingWide fabric for covers
- compositeMade of distinct parts
- panelingInterior wall sheathing
substrate · Formica · plywood · fiberboard · hardboard · chipboard · particleboard · melamine
Capable of being molded
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
- vinylSynthetic resin plastic
- resinViscous plant secretion
PVC · thermoplastic · polyester · polycarbonate · synthetic · manmade · adhesive · heat-sealed
Authentication stamp or mark
- encapsulateContain or summarize completely
- encaseSurround on all sides
- coverProtect by overlaying
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
preserve · safeguard · waterproof · weatherproof · barrier · coating · film · enclosure
Soft surface luster
- shineEmit or reflect light
- reflectiveCasting back light
- lustrousSoftly bright, reflective
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
sleek · glossy · smooth · shiny · gleaming · mirrorlike · satiny · matte
Resistant to damage
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- toughDurable and strong
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- robustStrong and durable
long-lasting · reinforced · scratch-resistant · wear-resistant · impact-resistant · waterproof · stain-resistant · heavy-duty
veneer
Decorative outer layer
paneling · substrate · Formica · plywood · fiberboard · hardboard · chipboard · particleboard · melamine · countertop
plastic
Capable of being molded
resin · PVC · thermoplastic · polyester · polycarbonate · synthetic · manmade · adhesive · heat-sealed · pressure-sensitive
seal
Authentication stamp or mark
- encapsulateContain or summarize completely
- encaseSurround on all sides
- coverProtect by overlaying
shield · preserve · safeguard · waterproof · weatherproof · barrier · coating · film · enclosure · pouch
sheen
Soft surface luster
- shineEmit or reflect light
- reflectiveCasting back light
- lustrousSoftly bright, reflective
polished · sleek · glossy · smooth · shiny · gleaming · mirrorlike · satiny · matte · textured
hardwearing
Resistant to damage
robust · long-lasting · reinforced · scratch-resistant · wear-resistant · impact-resistant · waterproof · stain-resistant · heavy-duty · rigid
- Surface Renovationsresurfacing, refinishing, veneer, overlay, reglazing
- materialsmetal, metals, wood, ceramic, fabric
- flooringhardwood, hardwood flooring, vinyl, tile, cork flooring
- artificial productsplastic, rubber, nylon, polyester, synthetic fibers
- building materialslumber, concrete blocks, concrete, wood, brick
- fakesfake, fakes, counterfeit, counterfeits, imitation
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Separate into layers
separate · split · detach · dissociate · pull apart
- laminate flooringPressed synthetic floor covering
- laminated glassLayered pane with interlayer
- laminated woodBonded timber layers
- laminated paperPaper sealed between plastic
- laminar flow hoodSterile filtered-air enclosure
- laminated sheetsPlastic-covered flat documents
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