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top layer

[/tɑp ˈleɪər/]
nounpl: top layers
camada superior
1. The uppermost or outermost layer of something
The top layer of the cake was decorated with frosting.
A camada superior do bolo foi decorada com cobertura.
2. The highest level or tier in a hierarchical structure
Only the top layer of management knew about the decision.
Apenas a camada superior da administração sabia sobre a decisão.
3. The surface or external part of a stratified material
The top layer of soil contains most of the nutrients.
A camada superior do solo contém a maioria dos nutrientes.
Synonyms
upper layersurface layerouter layertop stratum
Antonyms
bottom layerlower layerbase layerfoundation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
camada superior
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
camada de cima
Informal, colloquial alternative
Portugal
camada superior
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
camada de topo
Regional variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

top-layer thinking - strategic or high-level thinking
rise to the top layer - achieve a high position or status
skim the top layer - take the best or most obvious elements
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