currogate

== English == === Etymology === Blend of corrugate and surrogate; coined to describe the fundamental repeating unit of corrugated packaging material. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈkʌr.oʊ.ɡeɪt/ Rhymes with surrogate === Noun === currogate (plural currogates) (packaging) 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. ==== Synonyms ==== flute unit corrugation unit ==== Related terms ==== corrugate corrugated corrugation fluting