Associations to the word «Overlayer»

Wiktionary

OVERLAYER, noun. A layer of adatoms adsorbed onto a surface, as onto the surface of a single crystal.

Dictionary definition

OVERLAYER, noun. Protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior.

Wise words

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