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internal layer

[ɪnˈtɜːrnəl ˈleɪər]
nounpl: internal layers
camada interna
1. A layer situated within the interior of a structure, material, or organism; not on the surface or exterior
The internal layer of the skin is called the dermis.
A camada interna da pele é chamada de derme.
2. In computing and architecture, a middle or inner tier of a multi-layered system
The internal layer of the application handles data processing.
A camada interna da aplicação processa os dados.
3. In geology and material science, a stratum or bed situated below surface layers
The internal layer of rock contains mineral deposits.
A camada interna da rocha contém depósitos minerais.
Synonyms
inner layerinterior layerintermediate layersubsurface layer
Antonyms
external layerouter layersurface layertop layer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
camada interna
Standard usage in medical, scientific, and technical contexts
Portugal
camada interna
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Technical/Scientific
estrato interno
More formal, used in geology and material science

Related Idioms & Phrases

peel back the layers
dig beneath the surface
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