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outer layer
[/ˈaʊtər ˈleɪər/]
noun
pl: outer layers
camada externa
1.
the outermost or external covering or surface of something
The outer layer of the skin protects the body from infection.
A camada externa da pele protege o corpo de infecções.
2.
a level or stratum on the outside of a structure or object
The tree's outer layer is made of protective bark.
A camada externa da árvore é feita de casca protetora.
Synonyms
external layer
surface layer
outermost layer
exterior
covering
Antonyms
inner layer
core
interior
inside
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
camada externa
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
camada externa
common in technical and medical contexts
Portugal
camada externa
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
peel back the outer layer
scratch the outer layer
beneath the outer layer
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