lamination
Fusing protective sheets
Lamination is the process of bonding layers together, or the result of that process.
Plastic lamination seals documents between protective sheets: The certificate needs lamination to prevent damage.
In manufacturing, laminated materials—plywood, safety glass, countertops—gain strength or other properties from their layered construction.
Lamination also describes a layered structure occurring naturally, as in rock formations or muscle tissue.
Synthetic petroleum-based fabric
- vinylSynthetic resin plastic
- plasticCapable of being molded
- resinViscous plant secretion
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
veneer · paper · foil · fiberglass · PVC · polyethylene · melamine · composite
Stacked levels or coatings
- sheetsFlat expanses of material
- pliesWorks at persistently
- stackingPlacing items vertically
- sandwichingPlacing between two others
interleaving · overlay · superposition · multi-ply · veneer · substrate · core · facing
Forming close connections
- pressingRequiring immediate attention
- sealingMaking impermeable
- heat-sealingBonding materials via temperature
- encapsulationSurrounding on all sides
gluing · curing · calendering · coating · thermoforming · extrusion · impregnation · finishing
Engineered layered wood panels
- veneerDecorative outer layer
- particleboardBonded wood fragment sheets
- MDFEngineered wood from compressed fibers
- hardboardCompressed wood fiber sheet
grain · furniture · cabinetry · flooring · paneling · lumber · timber · blockboard
Making impervious to moisture
- scratch-resistantImpervious to abrasion
- tear-resistantHard to rip
- shieldingProtecting from harm
- encasementProtective outer shell
sealing · covering · coating · weatherproofing · dustproof · tamper-proof · preserving · safeguarding
Non-reflective surface finish
- glossySmooth and shiny
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- texturedHaving tactile surface quality
- linenFlax-derived textile
holographic · metallic · soft-touch · anti-glare · reflective · frosted · clear · tinted
Able to withstand friction
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- robustStrong and durable
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- heavy-dutyBuilt for hard use
long-lasting · resilient · hardwearing · rigid · flexible · strength · toughness · abrasion-resistant
Of factories and production
- factoryIndustrial production facility
- machineryCollective mechanical equipment
- equipmentTools for a task
- mass-productionLarge-scale standardized fabrication
fabrication · specification · tolerance · automation · die · mold · output · commercial
Of preserved documents
- acid-freeLacking corrosive compounds
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- photographsLight-captured images
- certificatesOfficial proof documents
maps · posters · menus · badges · memorabilia · keepsakes · manuscripts · artwork
polyester
Synthetic petroleum-based fabric
acrylic · veneer · paper · foil · fiberglass · PVC · polyethylene · melamine · composite · thermoplastic
layers
Stacked levels or coatings
sandwiching · interleaving · overlay · superposition · multi-ply · veneer · substrate · core · facing · backing
bonding
Forming close connections
- pressingRequiring immediate attention
- sealingMaking impermeable
- heat-sealingBonding materials via temperature
encapsulation · gluing · curing · calendering · coating · thermoforming · extrusion · impregnation · finishing · roller
plywood
Engineered layered wood panels
- veneerDecorative outer layer
- particleboardBonded wood fragment sheets
- MDFEngineered wood from compressed fibers
hardboard · grain · furniture · cabinetry · flooring · paneling · lumber · timber · blockboard
waterproofing
Making impervious to moisture
- scratch-resistantImpervious to abrasion
- tear-resistantHard to rip
- shieldingProtecting from harm
encasement · sealing · covering · coating · weatherproofing · dustproof · tamper-proof · preserving · safeguarding
matte
Non-reflective surface finish
linen · holographic · metallic · soft-touch · anti-glare · reflective · frosted · clear · tinted · embossed
wear-resistant
Able to withstand friction
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- robustStrong and durable
- reinforcedMade more resistant
heavy-duty · long-lasting · resilient · hardwearing · rigid · flexible · strength · toughness · abrasion-resistant · wipeable
industrial
Of factories and production
- factoryIndustrial production facility
- machineryCollective mechanical equipment
- equipmentTools for a task
mass-production · fabrication · specification · tolerance · automation · die · mold · output · commercial
archival
Of preserved documents
- acid-freeLacking corrosive compounds
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- photographsLight-captured images
certificates · maps · posters · menus · badges · memorabilia · keepsakes · manuscripts · artwork
- packaging designbottle design, logo, typography, color palette, font
- baking trendssourdough, macarons, cake pops, drip cakes, mirror glaze
- beauty techniquescontouring, highlighting, blending, bronzing, strobing
- boat buildingkeel, lumber, timber, ribs, planks
- Book Coversbook cover, cover art, cover design, cover image, dust jacket
- book protectiondust jacket, book cover, slipcase, book sleeve, plastic cover
laminationsingle-ply
One thickness only
monolithic · homogeneous · solid · uniform · unlayered
laminationexposure
State of being unprotected
bare · uncoated · unprotected · raw · unsealed
- laminating sheetsPlastic layers for encasing documents