membrane
noun
a thin, pliable sheet or layer of animal or vegetable tissue, serving to line an organ, connect parts, etc.
membranes
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pluralof membrane.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The membranes were first tested with human bone cells in the laboratory.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
This treatment formed strong chemical bonds between the stacked membranes.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
"Because these crystalline membranes can be fabricated over large areas and transferred onto different supports, this approach provides a practical path toward twist-engineered oxide electronics."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
During ferroptosis, oxidation damages critical molecules, particularly the fatty molecules that make up cell membranes, eventually causing the cells to break down.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
The mountain had been named for the swirling veils of clouds, the membranes of foggy mist clinging to the peaks, then leaving them covered with snow.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
