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noun
A layer of adatoms adsorbed onto a surface, as onto the surface of a single crystal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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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
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: sheathing, overlay
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: protective covering, protective cover, protection
History
From over- + layer.
