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Definition of membrane - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
biologyTECH. thin layer separating or covering partsTECH.
- The cell membrane controls what enters and exits.
2.
materialsTECH. thin sheet of material used as a barrier or filterTECH.
- A synthetic membrane was used to filter contaminants from water..
3.
constructionTECH. flexible sheet used for waterproofingTECH.
- The roof membrane prevents water leaks.
4.
physicsTECH. fundamental entity in superstring theoryTECH.
- Membranes are key in string theory.
Images of membrane
thin sheet of material used as a barrier or filter 
flexible sheet used for waterproofing
Expressions with membrane
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extremely unusual or bizarre
That idea is insane in the membrane.
thin barrier around cytoplasm controlling entry and exit of substances
The cell membrane controls what enters and leaves the cell.
movement of substances across cell membranes
Membrane transport is essential for nutrient uptake.
lining inside body passages that makes mucus to keep them moist
The mucous membrane lines the inside of your nose.
membranes surrounding the fetus during pregnancy
The fetal membrane protects the developing baby in the womb..
protein that is part of or attached to a biological membrane
Membrane proteins play crucial roles in cellular functions..
semipermeable membrane surrounding a cell's cytoplasm
The plasma membrane protects the cell from its surroundings.
thin fibrous layer under epithelial cells
The basement membrane supports the epithelial tissue.
thin flexible layer that stretches and returns to its original shape
The engineer designed an elastic membrane to respond to small pressure changes.
infant respiratory distress syndrome due to surfactant deficiency
Doctors treated the infant for hyaline membrane disease.
transparent membrane around the gel inside the eye
The hyaloid membrane keeps the gel in place in the eye.
bone that develops from membranous tissue
The skull consists of several membrane bones..
filtration through a permeable or semipermeable membrane
Membrane filtration is essential in water purification.
keyboard using pressure pads beneath the keys instead of mechanical switches
He preferred using a membrane keyboard for his daily typing tasks..
ability of a thin barrier to let substances pass through it
Temperature changes can greatly affect cell membrane permeability to water and ions.
characterized by formation of a membrane-like layer
The membrane-forming proteins are crucial for cell protection.
transparent eyelid in some animals for protection and moisture
The nictitating membrane covers the bird's eye while it flies.
double lipid bilayer surrounding the nucleus in cells
The nuclear membrane protects the cell's genetic material.
thin barrier that lets some particles cross while blocking others
Water moved across the semipermeable membrane during osmosis.
thin membrane lining closed body cavities
The serous membrane of the heart is called the pericardium.
thin membrane lining joint capsules and secreting fluid
The synovial membrane helps the knee joint move smoothly.
acellular layer in cochlea that overlies the organ of Corti
Damage to the tectorial membrane can affect how we detect sound.
thin membrane separating external and middle ear
The doctor examined the tympanic membrane for any damage.
thin tissue partially covering the vaginal opening
The doctor explained the function of the virginal membrane during the examination..
Origin of membrane
Latin, membrana (skin)
Terms with membrane included in their meaning
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music
musical instrument with a membrane for striking
ear anatomy
thin membrane in the ear that vibrates when hearing sound
medical
open sore on skin or mucous membrane
biology
movement of molecules across a cell membrane using energy
medical
membrane partly covering the vaginal opening
chemistry
movement of solvent through a semipermeable membrane
medical
abnormal growth on a mucous membrane
medical
having toes connected by a web or membrane
tools
flexible membrane for suction attachment
biology
enclosing structure like a membrane
biology
protective membrane around a cell or organism
mechanics
flexible membrane separating chambers, varies with pressure
vision process
membrane that converts light into nerve signals
throat anatomy
band of muscle and mucous membrane in the larynx making sound
neuroscience
sudden change in electrical potential along a neuron's membrane
embryonic membrane
membrane enclosing the embryo in mammals, reptiles, and birds
biology
cell process moving big particles or fluids through the cell membrane
biology
having complex cells with membrane-bound nuclei
tissue
membrane lining body passages and cavities, often secreting mucus
biology
protein that transports protons across a cell membrane
water purification
method cleaning water by pushing it through a special membrane
cooling
evaporative cooling device using a moist pad or membrane
chemistry
transfer of a molecule through a membrane
acoustics
membrane in a microphone that vibrates to sound
Examples of membrane in a sentence
A thin membrane covers the egg yolk. The membrane in the speaker needs to be replaced. They used a special membrane to cover the wound. A membrane was installed to protect the basement from flooding. The construction team applied a membrane to seal the foundation. The physicist explained the role of membranes in the universe.
Researchers are exploring membranes in theoretical physics.
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- French:membrane, membrane d'étanchéité, ...
- German:Membran, Brane, ...
- Italian:membrana, lamina, ...
- Spanish:membrana, lámina, ...
- Portuguese:membrana, película, ...
- Chinese:膜, 防水膜, ...
- Japanese:膜, フィルターシート, ...
- Arabic:غِشَاء, غشاء فائق, ...
- Hebrew:קְרוּם, מֶמְבְּרָנָה, ...
- Russian:мембрана, мембраны, ...
- Ukrainian:мембрана, фільтр, ...
- Hindi:झिल्ली, झिल्लीदार परत, ...
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