adjective
- arranged in or consisting of thin layers or plates
- (of fluid flow) smooth and orderly, with layers moving parallel to each other without mixing
Usage: technical; physics
Examples
- The rock formation displayed laminar structure with distinct bands of different minerals.
- Laminar flow in the pipe ensures efficient transport of the liquid.
- The laminar design of the composite material makes it strong yet flexible.
- Engineers prefer laminar conditions to reduce drag on aircraft wings.
- The laminar layers of sediment revealed the geological history of the region.