Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with layer in British Collocation
layer
noun
countable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
thick
The glass may be wrapped in a towel or thick layers of paper tissue.
thin
There was a thin layer of dust on the shelf.
not allowing a substance to pass through
When hiking, it’s always advisable to wear a waterproof top layer or anorak.
single/double
The first thing to do is to insulate the greenhouse with a double layer of polythene.
extra
We recommend an extra layer of lacquer in kitchens and halls, where there is a greater risk of water spillage.
on the outside
Cork is the spongy outer layer of the bark.
on the top
Even a few weeks of very hot, dry weather can dry out the upper layers of the soil.
in the middle
Halfway through the process the cheese usually has three bands, the two outer layers where the cheese has ripened and a middle layer where the cheese is still white.
on the bottom
It is important that the pond has a good bottom layer of mud and other sediment.
form a layer
Esters are virtually insoluble in water and tend to form a thin layer on the surface.
add a layer
She applied a thin layer of cream all over her face and neck.
remove a layer
The outer plaster layer was completely removed.