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Definition of pellicle - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
surface layerRare thin skin or film on a surfaceRare
- The pellicle formed on the surface of the liquid.
2.
cookingRare skin or coating of proteins on meat for smokingRare
- The chef prepared the pellicle before smoking the salmon.
3.
photographyTECH. the photosensitive emulsion of photographic filmTECH.
- The pellicle was damaged, affecting the photograph quality.
4.
biologyTECH. the hard protective outer layer of certain life formsTECH.
- The pellicle protects the protozoan from its environment.
5.
opticsTECH. thin plastic membrane used as a beam splitterTECH.
- The pellicle in the device split the light beam effectively.
6.
mycologyTECH. the outermost layer of a mushroom capTECH.
- The pellicle of the mushroom was slightly sticky.
Images of pellicle
skin or coating of proteins on meat for smoking
Origin of pellicle
Latin, pellicula (small skin)
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microorganism
flagellate with a pellicle of proteinaceous strips
Examples of pellicle in a sentence
The scientist examined the pellicle under the microscope. The pellicle formed perfectly on the brisket. A good pellicle is essential for flavor in smoked meats. The technician carefully examined the pellicle for defects. A scratch on the pellicle ruined the entire film roll. The pellicle is crucial for the organism's survival.
Scientists studied the pellicle under a microscope. The pellicle protected the lens from dust. A pellicle was used to enhance the image quality. The pellicle was smooth and shiny under the light. Carefully peel the pellicle to examine the mushroom.
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- French:pellicule, film, ...
- German:Haut, Pellicle, ...
- Italian:pellicola, rivestimento, ...
- Spanish:película, capa de proteínas, ...
- Portuguese:película, revestimento, ...
- Chinese:薄膜, 蛋白质膜, ...
- Japanese:ペリクル, コーティング, ...
- Arabic:غِشَاء رَقِيق, غشاء بروتيني, ...
- Hebrew:שִׁכְבָה דַּקָּה, פֶּלִיקָה, ...
- Russian:пленка, покрытие, ...
- Ukrainian:плівка, емульсія, ...
- Hindi:झिल्ली, पेलिकल, ...
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