diffusion-barrier

noun

A thin layer (usually micrometres thick) of metal usually placed between two other metals. It is done to act as a barrier to protect either one of the metals from corrupting the other.

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Meanings

noundiffusion-barrier (plural diffusion-barriers)

plural diffusion-barriers

  1. A thin layer (usually micrometres thick) of metal usually placed between two other metals. It is done to act as a barrier to protect either one of the metals from corrupting the other.
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