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layer meaning in Sanskrit

धातु dhātu

UK/ˈleɪ.ə//ˈleɪ̯ɚ/

layer in Sanskrit: धातु (dhātu). In English, layer means a single thickness of some material covering a surface.

Sanskrit words for layer

single thickness of some material covering a surface
धातु dhātu

English meaning of layer

  1. noun A single thickness of some material covering a surface.
  2. noun An item of clothing worn under or over another.
  3. noun A (usually) horizontal deposit; a stratum.
  4. noun One of the items in a hierarchy.

Full definition of layer

layer in a sentence

  • Wrap the loaf in two layers of aluminum foil before putting it in the oven.
  • After the first coat of paint dried, he applied another layer.
  • It's cold now but it will warm up this afternoon. Make sure you wear layers.

Synonyms of layer

layer in other languages

Questions about layer in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of layer in Sanskrit?
Layer in Sanskrit is धातु (dhātu).
layer इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Layer: धातु (dhātu).
What does layer mean in English?
Layer means a single thickness of some material covering a surface.

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