physical layer

AmE: /ˈfɪzɪkəl ˈleɪɚ/

Definition

Definition of physical layer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

lowest part of a network that turns data bits into signals

TECH.

The physical layer defines how devices send bits over the cable.
A faulty cable can disrupt communication at the physical layer.
Engineers redesigned the physical layer to support higher transmission speeds.

derivative

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Expressions with physical

get physical

engage in physical activity or exercise

I need to get physical to stay healthy.

do physical activity

engage in exercise or sports

She likes to do physical activity every morning.

physical ability

capacity to perform physical tasks

His physical ability allowed him to excel in sports.

physical address

exact location of a building or place in the real world

Please send the package to my physical address, not my post office box.

physical attraction

attraction based on appearance or bodily characteristics

Their physical attraction was undeniable, sparked by mere sight.

physical break

pause from physical activity

After the marathon, he needed a physical break to recover.

Expressions with layer

layer up

stack upwards in layers or overlay repeatedly

To build the cake, layer up the sponge and cream.

layer cake

cake with multiple layers and sweet filling

She baked a delicious chocolate layer cake.

middle layer

part of something that lies between its top and bottom parts

The cake had a creamy middle layer between the chocolate sponges.

layer upon layer

multiple layers stacked on top of each other

The cake had layer upon layer of chocolate.

protective layer

covering that shields something underneath from damage or harmful influence

The wax forms a protective layer over the wood surface.

marzipan layer

sweet almond paste layer used in cakes

The cake had a thick marzipan layer.

ground layer

the layer of soil or earth on the ground

The ground layer was rich with nutrients.

moss layer

soft green carpet of plants on the ground

The moss layer made the forest floor feel like a sponge.

herb layer

the layer of small plants under trees

The herb layer is full of ferns and flowers.

ozone layer

layer in upper atmosphere with much ozone that blocks harmful sunlight

The ozone layer protects us from the sun's dangerous rays.

Terms with physical layer included in their meaning

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bacterial cell wall

biology

rigid outer layer surrounding a bacterium, giving shape and physical protection

surface state

materials

current physical or chemical condition of an object's outer layer

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French:couche physique, ...
German:physikalische Schicht, ...
Italian:livello fisico, ...
Spanish:capa física, ...
Portuguese:camada física, ...
Chinese:物理层, ...
Japanese:物理層, ...
Arabic:الطَّبَقَة المَادِّيَّة, ...
Hebrew:שִׁכְבָה פִיזִית, ...
Russian:физический уровень, ...
Ukrainian:фізичний рівень, ...
Hindi:भौतिक परत, ...
Bengali:ফিজিক্যাল লেয়ার, ...
Catalan:capa física, ...
Czech:fyzická vrstva, ...
Danish:fysisk lag, ...
Dutch:fysieke laag, ...
Greek:φυσικό επίπεδο, ...
Hungarian:fizikai réteg, ...
Khmer:ស្រទាប់រូបវន្ត, ...
Korean:물리 계층, ...
Persian:لایه فیزیکی, ...
Polish:warstwa fizyczna, ...
Portuguese (BR):camada física, ...
Romanian:stratul fizic, ...
Swedish:fysiskt lager, ...
Thai:ชั้นกายภาพ, ...
Turkish:fiziksel katman, ...
Vietnamese:tầng vật lý, ...

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