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underlayer

/ˌʌndərˈleɪər/ noun · British & US
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What does underlayer mean?

noun

A layer or stratum that is situated below another layer or surface. In computing, a lower-level layer of a system or network.

Example

"The underlayer of insulation helped to keep the house warm during the cold winter."

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