Design and Technology GCSE
Laminate
What Laminate means in Design and Technology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Laminate
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A composite material made by bonding two or more layers of fabric or polymer together to combine their properties.
A material composed of multiple layers of different materials bonded together to combine their properties.
A composite material made by bonding multiple layers together.
Topics that use Laminate
- Papers and Boards: Stock forms, types and sizes in order to calculate and determine the quantity of papers and boards required (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Papers and Boards: The sources, origins, physical and working properties of papers and boards and their social and ecological footprint (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Textiles: Typical stock forms, types and sizes used to calculate and determine the required quantity of textiles (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- gsm (grams per square metre)
- Stock Form
- Compressive Strength
- Denier
- FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)
- Selvedge
- Waste Allowance
- Biodegradability
Using Laminate in the exam
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