multilayeradj.n.
/ˌmʌltɪˈleɪə/, U.S. /ˌməltiˈleɪər/, /ˌməltiˈlɛ(ə)r/; see also multi- comb. form. A. adj.
Composed of or taking place in several or many layers; composed of more than one monolayer. Also figurative.
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the world > space > relative position > condition of being external > covering > a layer > [adjective] > having many layers
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1923 Daily Mail 28 Apr. 5 Modern amateur practice has run violently in the direction of those compact multilayer coils called ‘basket’, ‘pancake’, or ‘honeycomb’ coils.
1932 J. W. McBain Sorption of Gases & Vapours by Solids x. 325 (heading) Monomolecular, multilayer and classical thick films.
1960 Farmer & Stockbreeder 29 Mar. 77/1 The front-mounted one..can be used for multi-layer stacking in the barn.
1986 N.Z. Herald 5 Feb. iv. 11 (advt.) Transpak's dedication to high technology development in multi-layer plastic film.
1997 T3 Feb. 44/3 It's got everything: innovative game design, distinctive visuals, a great soundtrack..and multi-layer action.
B. n.
A structure or film composed of several or many layers, spec. of more than one monolayer.
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the world > space > relative position > condition of being external > covering > a layer > [noun] > layered arrangement > layered structure or object
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1932 J. W. McBain Sorption of Gases & Vapours by Solids x. 326 No such excitement would be aroused by a demonstration of the actual occurrence of multilayers deriving from the second hypothesis.
1963 R. R. A. Higham Handbk. Papermaking viii. 214 Laminating machines are used to apply an adhesive to single or multi-layers of paper which are then bonded together by heat to form one ply.
1996 New Scientist 10 Feb. 35/3 [They] slowly heated multilayers of silver and permalloy, a magnetic alloy.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2003; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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