Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
3,903,838,721 visitors served.
forum Join the Word of the Day Mailing List For webmasters
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

Laminar

   Also found in: Medical, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia 0.04 sec.
lam·i·na  (lm-n)
n. pl. lam·i·nae (-n) or lam·i·nas
1. A thin plate, sheet, or layer.
2. Botany
a. The expanded area of a leaf or petal; a blade.
b. The bladelike part of a kelp.
3. A thin layer of bone, membrane, or other tissue.
4. Zoology A thin scalelike or platelike structure, as one of the thin layers of sensitive vascular tissue in the hoof of a horse.
5. Geology A narrow bed of rock.
[Latin lmina.]
lami·nar, lami·nal adj.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.laminar - arranged in or consisting of laminae
laminal
bedded, stratified - deposited or arranged in horizontal layers; "stratified rock"
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link 		Feedback
Add definition
Mentioned in?  References in periodicals archive?   Dictionary browser?   Full browser?
 
It is said to nearly eliminate laminar flow in cooling channels, which impedes heat transfer.
Plastic baffles for turbulent cooling by Plastics Technology
The novel treatment used temperature-related laminar airflow with a very low particle concentration directed to the breathing zone of sleeping teenagers and young adults with mild to moderate allergic asthma.
Asthma and air purifiers by CME: Your SA Journal of CPD
Audioguard is made of a proprietary combination of laminar, fiber and resin that hardens into a tough coating material," said Dave Chapman, marketing director, PPG Commercial Coatings.
PPG launches Audioguard acoustical coatings by Coatings World
 
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Terms of Use | Privacy policy | Feedback | Advertise with Us | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc.
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.