ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LAYER
Leyer, legger, from lay1 + -er1.
WHAT DOES LAYER MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Layer
Layer may refer to: ▪ A layer of archaeological deposits in an Excavation ▪ A layer hen, a hen raised to produce eggs ▪ Layering, a technique for plant propagation ▪ Layered hair, a popular hair-styling technique ▪ Layered clothing, the wearing of multiple layers of clothing for practical or fashion purposes ▪ Layer de la Haye is a village in Essex, England...
Definition of layer in the English dictionary
The first definition of layer in the dictionary is a thickness of some homogeneous substance, such as a stratum or a coating on a surface. Other definition of layer is one of four or more levels of vegetation defined in ecological studies: the ground or moss layer, the field or herb layer, the shrub layer, and one or more tree layers. Layer is also a laying hen.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO LAYER
PRESENT
Present
I layer
you layer
he/she/it layers
we layer
you layer
they layer
Present continuous
I am layering
you are layering
he/she/it is layering
we are layering
you are layering
they are layering
Present perfect
I have layered
you have layered
he/she/it has layered
we have layered
you have layered
they have layered
Present perfect continuous
I have been layering
you have been layering
he/she/it has been layering
we have been layering
you have been layering
they have been layering
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I layered
you layered
he/she/it layered
we layered
you layered
they layered
Past continuous
I was layering
you were layering
he/she/it was layering
we were layering
you were layering
they were layering
Past perfect
I had layered
you had layered
he/she/it had layered
we had layered
you had layered
they had layered
Past perfect continuous
I had been layering
you had been layering
he/she/it had been layering
we had been layering
you had been layering
they had been layering
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will layer
you will layer
he/she/it will layer
we will layer
you will layer
they will layer
Future continuous
I will be layering
you will be layering
he/she/it will be layering
we will be layering
you will be layering
they will be layering
Future perfect
I will have layered
you will have layered
he/she/it will have layered
we will have layered
you will have layered
they will have layered
Future perfect continuous
I will have been layering
you will have been layering
he/she/it will have been layering
we will have been layering
you will have been layering
they will have been layering
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would layer
you would layer
he/she/it would layer
we would layer
you would layer
they would layer
Conditional continuous
I would be layering
you would be layering
he/she/it would be layering
we would be layering
you would be layering
they would be layering
Conditional perfect
I would have layer
you would have layer
he/she/it would have layer
we would have layer
you would have layer
they would have layer
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been layering
you would have been layering
he/she/it would have been layering
we would have been layering
you would have been layering
they would have been layering
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you layer
we let´s layer
you layer
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Present Participle
layering
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
10 QUOTES WITH «LAYER»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
layer.
Society is like a stew. If you don't stir it up every once in a while then a layer of scum floats to the top.
The good inside of all of us is wrapped in a layer of apathy, and we forget how much potential we have within us, in each and every one of us, to change the world for the better for ourselves and our children, and thus to bring about oneness.
Our everyday cares, making a living, the crazy rat race of life, often make us forget the value of a good deed. Thus, the goodness that exists within each and every one of us is covered with layer upon layer of indifference and unawareness. In fact, we almost have to be reminded of the fact that goodness is there inside us.
One layer was certainly 17th century. The 18th century in him is obvious. There was the 19th century, and a large slice, of course, of the 20th century; and another, curious layer which may possibly have been the 21st.
Acting is like peeling an onion. You have to peel away each layer to reveal another.
It really surprises me that people in this day and age still write such busy music and fill up every space with layer upon layer of sound... it's like musical landfill.
Comedy has to be so much cleaner than drama. You can't layer it in the way you can a dramatic performance. Which is why it's more difficult than drama - you don't have so many tricks.
Elementary considerations led me to the conclusion that a medium, composed of layers of different dielectric constants, must behave as a uniaxial crystal if it is assumed that the layer thicknesses are only a fraction of a wave-length.
Like a layer on a pearl, you can't specifically identify the irritant, the moment of the irritant, but at the end of the day, you know you have a pearl.
A brick layer, lays bricks... I'm an Actor, that's what I do.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LAYER»
Discover the use of
layer in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
layer and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
This book presents a comprehensive overview of boundary-layer theory and its application to all areas of fluid mechhanics, with emphasis on the flow past bodies (e.g. aircraft aerodynamics).
Herrmann Schlichting, K. Gersten, Klaus Gersten,
2000
2
An Introduction to Boundary
Layer Meteorology
The author envisions, and has catered for, a heterogeneity in the background and experience of his readers. Therefore, the book is useful to beginning graduate students as well as established scientists.
3
Boundary
Layer Climates
Offers a concise description of atmospheric layers sensitively pitched for the non-meteorological specialist in a variety of disciplines: in geography, agriculture, forestry, ecology, engineering, environment and planning.
4
Physical-
Layer Security: From Information Theory to Security ...
This complete guide to physical-layer security presents the theoretical foundations, practical implementation, challenges and benefits of a groundbreaking new model for secure communication.
Matthieu Bloch, João Barros,
2011
5
Handbook of Thin-
Layer Chromatography
In this third edition, more than 40 renowned authorities introduce and update chapters on the theory, fundamentals, techniques, and instrumentation of thin-layer chromatography (TLC) and high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC), ...
Joseph Sherma, Bernard Fried,
2003
6
Layer Cake, Jelly Roll & Charm Quilts
Offers step-by-step instructions for eighteen quilts that are designed with pre-cut square fabrics.
Pam Lintott, Nicky Lintott,
2009
7
Layer of Protection Analysis: Simplified Process Risk Assessment
Because of its simplified, quicker risk assessment approach, LOPA is destined to become a widely used technique. Join other major companies and start your LOPA efforts now by purchasing this book.
Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS),
2011
8
Thin
Layer Chromatography: A Modern Practical Approach
This practical guide is an invaluable introduction to Thin-Layer Chromatography and will be welcomed by undergraduate students and the practising chromatographer.
Peter E. Wall, Royal Society of Chemistry (Great Britain),
2005
9
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Layer Cake, Jelly Roll and Charm Quilts
Offers fourteen quilt projects using using layer cakes, jelly rolls, charm packs, and pre-cut fabric bundles.
Pam Lintott, Nicky Lintott,
2011
10
High-Performance Thin-
Layer Chromatography for the Analysis ...
The text provides a complete overview of the technique and common applications of HPTLC in herbal analysis. It will help the analyst answer questions such as: Am I paying for a high-quality material, but getting a cheap adulterant?
Eike Reich, Anne Schibli,
2011
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LAYER»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
layer is used in the context of the following news items.
Ask the Builder: Plaster was weakest layer; wall can be fixed | The …
Q: My wife and I removed beadboard wainscoting in a house we just bought. The beadboard was glued on, and when it came down, so did a ... «Columbus Dispatch, Jul 15»
Gear Junkie: Patagonia releases new Merino wool base layer | The …
A base layer release in July may not be the most savvy marketing move. But apparently Patagonia couldn't wait for what the brand is touting ... «The Spokesman Review, Jul 15»
Chocolate Chip Brownie Layer Cake - News - Dover Post - Dover, DE
And the brownie layer cake was born. In this recipe, they've baked two pans of fudgy, decadent brownies (topped with chocolate chips and ... «Dover Post, Jul 15»
World cooperated when ozone layer had a hole
Our Earth is very old. For more than 4 billion years, it has spun around its sun halfway to the edge of our spiral galaxy, sometimes boiling hot, ... «Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel, Jul 15»
The Nucleation Dependent Growth Layer: A Structure Element in …
The growth layer, a polyatomic macrostep, is a very important structure element for the construction of many polycrystalline aggregates of metal ... «Products Finishing Magazine, Jul 15»
Nova Installs Nine-Layer Blown Film Line to Enhance Customer …
is a new Brampton Engineering nine-layer blown film coextrusion line. Aimed at enhancing customer collaboration and product and application development ... «Plastics Technology, Jul 15»
3D cities layer: another look
We already had a look at the new '3D cities' layer last week. However, as we showed you with the 'Satellite imagery updates' layer, it is ... «Google Earth Blog, Jul 15»
National Parcel Layer Climate Change Reversal Model
Everywhere public officials are under increasing pressure from above to meet carbon footprint reduction mandates. At the same time, ... «DirectionsMag.com, Jul 15»
The smart data layer embeds banking technology into new sectors
Matt Smith, chief technical officer of Software AG: The development of smart data layer technology is now enabling enterprises beyond the ... «Automated Trader, Jul 15»
How to Layer Jewelry, According to Hollywood Style Experts
"I start with a 16-inch [piece] that sits high on the neckline and go down a few inches for every layer. It creates a dynamic look, but it also makes ... «E! Online, Jul 15»