laminate
[/ˈlæmɪneɪt/ (verb), /ˈlæmɪnət/ (noun/adjective)]
verb/noun/adjectivepl: laminates (noun)
laminado
1. (verb) To overlay or bond layers of material together using heat and pressure
The company will laminate the documents to protect them from wear and tear.
A empresa laminará os documentos para protegê-los do desgaste.
2. (verb) To cover or coat a surface with a protective plastic layer
She decided to laminate her ID card at the office supply store.
Ela decidiu laminar seu cartão de identidade na loja de suprimentos de escritório.
3. (noun) A material made by bonding layers together; a layered composite material
The flooring is made of laminate, which is more affordable than hardwood.
O piso é feito de laminado, que é mais acessível do que madeira de lei.
4. (adjective) Made of or consisting of laminated material
Laminate countertops are easy to clean and maintain.
Os balcões laminados são fáceis de limpar e manter.
In Brazil, laminate flooring became increasingly popular as an affordable alternative to hardwood and ceramic tiles, especially in urban middle-class homes. The term 'piso laminado' is commonly used in real estate listings. In the USA, laminate became ubiquitous in the 1980s-2000s as a budget-friendly flooring option, though its popularity has somewhat declined with the rise of vinyl plank and luxury vinyl alternatives.
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