cladding

noun

clad·​ding ˈkla-diŋ How to pronounce cladding (audio)
Synonyms of claddingnext
: something that covers or overlays
specifically : metal coating bonded to a metal core

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The protective outer layer, known as cladding, holds the nuclear fuel. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026 Designed by Tiny Timber Homes, the Kanuka is based on a triple-axle trailer and finished in metal cladding, with wooden accents. — New Atlas, 12 June 2026 If external power is lost, the fuel overheats, and the zirconium cladding reacts with steam-generating hydrogen. — Daniel Hryhorczuk, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026 The big takeaway here is, stainless-steel cladding noticeably negates the effectiveness of copper’s thermal conductivity. — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cladding

Word History

Etymology

from gerund of clad entry 3

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cladding was in 1936

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“Cladding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cladding. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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