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bilayer

American

[bahy-lay-er] / ˈbaɪˌleɪ ər /

noun

Biochemistry.

a structure composed of two molecular layers, especially of phospholipids in cellular membranes.

Etymology

Origin of bilayer

First recorded in 1960–65; bi- ¹ + layer

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In their study published in Optica, the team demonstrates that this twisted bilayer structure naturally introduces asymmetry between left and right, making it highly effective for controlling light chirality.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 21, 2026

In bilayer graphene, the excitonic superfluid and likely supersolid only appear under strong magnetic fields.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 5, 2026

Shuang Wu, a postdoctoral researcher in Zhu's lab, said the lab's previous work used the stretchable heater for continuously bending a bilayer structure.

From Science Daily ● May 6, 2024

In response, the researchers developed a bilayer adhesive hemostat utilizing mussel adhesive proteins that exhibit strong tissue adhesion underwater and silk fibroin extracted from silkworm cocoons.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 23, 2024

While valley states in bilayer graphene were known before, their suitability as practical qubits remained unclear until now.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 17, 2024

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