lamellar

/læˈmɛlər/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a lamella, a thin plate or layer, especially in a structure or a crystal

“The geologist studied the lamellar structure of the rock’s mineral deposits.”

2. noun

a thin plate or layer, especially in a structure or a crystal

“The researcher examined the lamellar arrangement of the new material’s microstructure.”

Synonyms

  • lamellate
  • layered

Antonyms

  • amorphous
  • non-layered