laminableadj.
/ˈlamɪnəb(ə)l/ Capable of being formed into thin plates or layers.
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the world > space > relative position > condition of being external > covering > a layer > [adjective] > capable of forming thin layers
laminable1796
1796 R. Kirwan Elements Mineral. (ed. 2) II. 103 Laminable as Gold.
1856 Leisure Hour 5 268/1 Beautiful white metal,..ductile, laminable, fusible, and tough.
Derivatives
laminaˈbility n. laminable quality.
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the world > space > relative position > condition of being external > covering > a layer > [noun] > capability of forming layers
laminability1839
1839 A. Ure Dict. Arts 735 A table of the relative laminability of metals.
1881 Nature No. 627. 14 Iron..combines the qualities of tenacity and laminability, with a greater sensitiveness in its electric resistance to temperature changes than either gold, platinum, or silver.
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