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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

Example Sentences

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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

Ridwell, however, found Hydroblox, a company that melts the multilayer films into hard, plastic bricks that can be used for drainage projects in landscaping and road construction.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2024

It would then plan a strategy of how to install multilayer protective systems to prevent cyberattacks in a country where people can find more than 90% of their public administration services online.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2022

Seeking to check that design box, PXG took inspiration from golf ball technology in which multilayer balls have a soft, responsive core covered by a firm mantle layer.

From Golf Digest • Jan. 9, 2020

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