cladding Synonyms
Another word for cladding
• noun (Context 1)
An external covering or coating applied to the exterior of a building or structure to provide thermal insulation, weather resistance, and aesthetic appeal.
"The architects chose sustainable timber siding for the exterior of the new community center."
• noun (Context 2)
A protective layer of metal bonded to the surface of another metal or surrounding the nuclear fuel core in a reactor to prevent corrosion and contain radioactive material.
"Zirconium alloys are widely used as fuel rod plating in commercial nuclear reactors due to their low neutron absorption."
• noun (Context 3)
One or more layers of material of lower refractive index surrounding the central core of an optical fiber to trap light within the core via total internal reflection.
"The glass sheath ensures that optical signals travel efficiently along the fiber without leaking out."