Definition

A thin, flat disk made from various materials, often used in food, electronics, or religious ceremonies.

Example

She enjoyed a chocolate wafer as a snack after school.

Conversation

Have you ever tried that new dessert place on Main Street?

Not yet, but I heard they have amazing wafer cakes.

Yeah, I can't wait to taste their chocolate wafer dessert.

Let's go this weekend and check it out together!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To cut or prepare something into thin, flat pieces, often used in electronics or pharmacology.

Example

The technician will wafer the silicon into smaller pieces for the circuit.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever seen how they wafer electronic components for better performance?

Yeah, it’s fascinating how they create those thin layers.

I read that the process really enhances the efficiency of the devices.

Root Explanation

Wafer → The word originates from Old French *wafre*, meaning a thin cake or crisp biscuit. It refers to a light, crisp, and often sweet baked good.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old French word for a thin cake, which helps you remember that a wafer is a light and crisp treat.

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