membrane
membrane
noun mahm-BRAHN Rare
Origin: From Latin membrana (skin, parchment).
Usage Note
Membrane is used in biology (cell membranes), anatomy (eardrums, mucous membranes), and engineering (waterproof membranes in construction). The adjective membraneux / membraneuse describes membrane-like tissue.
Examples
"La membrane cellulaire contrôle les échanges."
Natural Translation
The cell membrane controls exchanges.
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