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veneering

veneering

6.7
A thin layer of fine wood glued on cheaper wood to make it look nicer
  • noun
  • /vəˈnɪrɪŋ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : chapado
  • The new furniture featured a veneering of exotic wood, making it a stunning addition to the room.
  • veneering material
  • chipping of the veneering

Oh, and one more thing, a cajita full of veneers.

Examples

  • Additionally, in high-strength, bi-layered all-ceramic systems, the vulnerability of the veneering material's adhesion has caused high chipping rates.

    Academic text (2016)
  • Chipping of the veneering was a relatively rare event.

    Academic text (2016)
  • Chipping of the veneering material occurred only twice.

    Academic text (2016)
  • Moreover, attention was paid to whether or not chipping of the veneering material had occurred.

    Academic text (2016)
  • Chipping of the veneering was a relatively rare event; three minor and one major chipping were detected.

    Academic text (2016)
  • Both were minor chippings of the veneering material of anterior crowns.

    Academic text (2016)
  • Three technical incidents (11.1%) that required follow-up treatment were categorized as complications; all involved chipping of the veneering material.

    Academic text (2016)
  • One major chipping of the veneering material was found and was additionally rated as a failure: this affected one anterior pontic after 4.5 years. Biological complications

    Academic text (2016)
  • The artisan carefully applied the veneering to the table, enhancing its overall beauty.

  • She admired the elegant veneering on the antique cabinet, which gave it a luxurious look.

Synonyms

veneer
vsveneering
12 6.8

A thin layer of good wood or stone on a cheaper surface to make it look better

refers only to a thin high-quality wood layer glued onto cheaper wood for furniture

How Thick

to panel
13 5.3
laminate
11 4.5
coating
35 3.4
veneering
  • Specialized
6.7
film
191 3.2

Surface Forms

veneering singular
veneerings plural

Morphology

veneering = veneer (semi-transparent) = veneer + ing

The form is clearly built from 'veneer' + '-ing', but this sense refers to the applied layer rather than the action of veneering.

Etymology

Veneering comes from the old word veneer, which meant 'to cover'. It names a thin, decorative 'cover' of fine wood glued onto cheaper wood, so veneering is that thin layer that makes furniture look richer.