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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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