delamination

English

Etymology

de- +‎ lamination

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /diːˌlæmɪˈneɪʃən/

Noun

delamination (countable and uncountable, plural delaminations)

1. The separation of the layers of a laminar composite material as a result of repeated stress, or failure of the adhesive
2. (biology) The formation of a gastrula by the splitting of the blastoderm

Synonyms

• (composites): delam (abbreviation)

Derived terms

• delam (abbreviation)