multilayer

American

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

adjective

multilayered.

noun

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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multilayer

Tencent’s multilayer AI portfolio has delivered measurable gains in model capabilities and user adoption.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

McDonald’s has been the object of social-media derision since a Feb. 3 video of its CEO nibbling daintily at the chain’s latest offering, the multilayer Big Arch.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026

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

The C-Dome is to become part of Israel’s multilayer missile defense system — which includes weapons capable of intercepting everything from long-range missiles to short-range rockets.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 21, 2022

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