multilamellar

9.5

Having several thin layers stacked together

adjective
/ˌmʌltiˈlæmələr/

Specialized

: multilamelar

Researchers developed a multilamellar vesicle for drug delivery applications.

Examples

The multilamellar structure improved the material's strength and flexibility.
This material is multilamellar.
The cell membrane was found to be multilamellar under high magnification.
The multilamellar structure is essential for its function.
The scientist observed multilamellar structures under the microscope, which appeared as multiple thin layers stacked together.
The new drug is delivered using multilamellar vesicles that can encapsulate different types of molecules.
In the lab, we created a multilamellar film that demonstrated superior barrier properties compared to single-layer materials.

Synonyms

multilayered

vsmultilamellar

4 4.8

Something that has several parts on different levels

focuses on multiple thin sheets rather than abstract layers

layered

vsmultilamellar

1 3.5

Having parts that lie on top of each other, like a cake

specifies thin sheets rather than any stacked layers

laminar

vsmultilamellar

Specialized

1 8.1

Made of thin layers or flowing smoothly in parallel layers

refers to multiple thin sheets rather than flow patterns

laminal

vsmultilamellar

Specialized

9.9

Something that has thin flat layers lying on top of each other

is the same but emphasizes having many such thin sheets

How Layered

multilamellar

Specialized

9.5

lamination

2 5.0

coating

35 3.4

Surface Forms

multilamellar positive

Morphology

multilamellar = lamellar (transparent) = multi + lamella + ar

The target word is formed by adding multi- to lamellar, with the meaning 'many layers' following standard English prefixation.

Etymology

The word multilamellar breaks into multi- meaning 'many' and lamella meaning 'thin layer', a part you can see in the word laminate. So, it describes something that has many thin layers.