currogate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A single complete wave unit, comprising one peak and one valley, of the fluted inner layer of corrugated cardboard, forming the repeating structural core that provides cushioning and compressive strength in corrugated packaging material.

Pronunciation

/ˈkʌr.oʊ.ɡeɪt/

Word forms

currogate currogates

Etymology

Blend of corrugate and surrogate; coined to describe the fundamental repeating unit of corrugated packaging material.

Synonyms

flute unit corrugation unit
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