Delaminated

/dɪˈlæmɪneɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Describing material that has split or separated into its layers.

Etymology

The past participle of 'delaminate,' used as an adjective to describe the condition of materials that have undergone delamination.

Kelly Says

Engineers use 'delaminated' to diagnose what went wrong—whether it's a broken skateboard, a damaged airplane part, or peeling paint, the word tells you the layers are separating when they shouldn't be.

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