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underlayer

UK
/ˈʌndəˌleɪə/
US
/ˈʌndərˌleɪɚ/

Translations

underlayernoun
underlayers
pl
UK
/ˈʌndəˌleɪə/
US
/ˈʌndərˌleɪɚ/
couche inférieure
The underlayer of the flooring provides additional insulation against the cold.
La couche inférieure du plancher offre une isolation supplémentaire contre le froid.
sous-coucheEn revêtement, en peinture et en construction.
The artist applied an underlayer of gesso to prepare the canvas for painting.
L’artiste a appliqué une sous-couche de gesso pour préparer la toile à la peinture.
Additional translations
couche de fondSurtout en peinture et en application de revêtements.
Synonyms
substratum
foundation
base
underlayment
substructure
underlayeradjective
UK
/ˈʌn.dəˌleɪ.ə/
US
/ˈʌn.dɚˌleɪ.ɚ/
Used attributively in technical English (e.g., “underlayer thickness”), functions as a relational adjective.
de sous-couche
Engineers recorded the underlayer temperature during the coating process.
Les ingénieurs ont relevé la température de sous-couche pendant le processus de revêtement.

Definitions

underlayernoun
A layer of material that is placed beneath another layer, often for protection, insulation, or support.
The underlayer of the flooring provides additional insulation against the cold.
A layer of paint or other material applied beneath the final surface layer to enhance adhesion or appearance.
The artist applied an underlayer of gesso to prepare the canvas for painting.
A person or device that places a layer of material beneath another.
The underlayer carefully positioned the felt beneath the roof shingles.
underlayeradjective
Situated beneath or relating to an underlayer.
Engineers recorded the underlayer temperature during the coating process.
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