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multilayer

American  
[muhl-tee-ley-er, muhl-tahy-, muhl-ti-ley-er] / ˌmʌl tiˈleɪ ər, ˌmʌl taɪ-, ˈmʌl tɪˌleɪ ər /

adjective

  1. multilayered.


noun

  1. Physical Chemistry. a film consisting of two or more monolayers of different substances.

Etymology

Origin of multilayer

First recorded in 1920–25; multi- + layer

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Most small and intermediate-size companies can be accessed only through exorbitant fees such as the “2 and 20” for venture funds and the multilayer fees for funds of funds.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 18, 2026

For now, the group is continuing to explore multilayer graphene for other rare electronic states.

From Science Daily Feb. 21, 2024

Most of her Ridwell pickups so far have consisted of multilayer plastics from packaging, plastic film and empty bags of the Pirate’s Booty her teenage son likes to snack on.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 15, 2024

This multilayer, multi-material design prevented the penetration of lithium dendrites not by stopping them altogether, but rather by controlling and containing them.

From Science Daily Jan. 8, 2024

“It also requires the establishment of a multilayer redress mechanism with independent and binding authority for EU individuals to seek redress if they believe they are unlawfully targeted by U.S. intelligence activities,” she added.

From Seattle Times Oct. 7, 2022

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