membrane

//ˈmem.breɪn//
B2Frequency Level 10Technical
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Noun

membraneSingular
membranesPlural
1

A thin, flexible layer of tissue that covers, lines, or connects parts of an organism.

The membrane surrounding the cell protects it from harmful substances.

2

A thin sheet of material that acts as a barrier or filter, allowing certain substances to pass through while blocking others.

The water purification system uses a special membrane to filter out impurities.