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The phrase "adding a thin layer of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing a process that involves applying a light coating or covering of a substance to a surface.
Example: "For the best results, start by adding a thin layer of paint to the canvas."
Alternatives: "applying a light coat of" or "putting on a delicate layer of".
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It is usually done by adding a thin layer of metal mesh or foil.
In the current Physical Review Letters, they calculate that adding a thin layer of boron atoms will create a surface nearly 20% tougher than diamond alone.
SOI technology works by adding a thin layer of glass to prevent electrons from spilling outside of where they're supposed to be as they race around the chip itself.
For the method of adding a thin layer of silver to an object, see Silver plate.
Start by adding a thin layer of gravel at the bottom.
Topdressing is the process of adding a thin layer of compostable material to the top of the lawn.
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Motorola has added a thin layer of its own that cleverly ties in Twitter and Facebook posts.
Renowned Italian chef Gualtiero Marchesi occasionally adds a thin layer of gold to the dish, to complement the intense yellow of the saffron.
Wait until it has frozen, then add a thin layer of sand or flat stones to help keep it that way.
As a result, many runners have switched to minimalist sports shoes that add a thin layer of protection without detracting from the feeling of running barefoot.
For Tom Goodwin, a senior vice president of digital strategy at Zenith Media, Twitter adds a thin layer of content that makes Snap more horizontal and lets it compete with some of the other players who approach content distribution in a more multi-pronged way.
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