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/ˈhɑːm.lɛs ˈleɪ.ər/ · harm.less.layer
noun
- A thin, non-reactive layer applied to a surface to prevent corrosion or damage. The manufacturer added a harmless layer of wax to the metal to protect it from rust.
- A superficial or innocuous aspect of a situation that masks a more complex or potentially hazardous issue. The company's harmless layer of corporate social responsibility hid its true environmental impact.
Synonyms
protective coatingbarrier layernon-reactive filmcorrosion inhibitorsurface treatmentcoating materialfilm layershielding layer
Antonyms
Did you know? The concept of a harmless layer is often used in the field of materials science to describe the properties of a material that prevents it from reacting with its environment.