Dictionary · Spanish

laminar

adjective

Senses

  1. 1.

    laminar

    arranged in or composed of thin layers or sheets

  2. 2.

    laminar (flow)

    smooth and orderly movement of fluid in parallel layers without turbulence

Examples

  • "La estructura laminar de la roca muestra capas minerales distintas."

    The laminar structure of the rock shows distinct mineral layers.

  • "El flujo laminar es más eficiente que el flujo turbulento."

    Laminar flow is more efficient than turbulent flow.

  • "Los materiales laminares se utilizan ampliamente en la construcción."

    Laminar materials are widely used in construction.

Usage

Primarily a technical or scientific term used in geology, physics, engineering, and materials science. In Spanish, it is also used as a noun (el laminar) to refer to a thin sheet or laminate. Common collocations include flujo laminar (laminar flow), estructura laminar (laminar structure), and materiales laminares (laminar materials).