intermediatelayer
nounUK /ˌɪntəˈmiːdieɪt ˈleɪə/
US /ˌɪntərˈmiːdieɪt ˈleɪər/
A middle part that sits between two other parts.
The intermediate layer of the cake is filled with jam.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In computing, a software tier that connects two other systems.
The intermediate layer handles requests between the app and the database.
3. In networking, a protocol level between lower and higher levels.
Data passes through the intermediate layer before reaching the application.
4. In geology, a rock stratum between two distinct beds.
The intermediate layer contains fossils from a warmer period.