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membranous
[ mem-bruh-nuhs ]
/ ˈmɛm brə nəs /
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Also mem·bra·na·ceous [mem-bruh-ney-shuhs]. /ˌmɛm brəˈneɪ ʃəs/.
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Words nearby membranous
membership, membrane, membrane bone, membrane transport, membranophone, membranous, membranous labyrinth, meme, me-media, memeify, Memel
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British Dictionary definitions for membranous
membranous
membraneous (mɛmˈbreɪnɪəs) or membranaceous (ˌmɛmbrəˈneɪʃəs)
/ (ˈmɛmbrənəs, mɛmˈbreɪnəs) /
adjective
of or relating to a membrane
Derived forms of membranous
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Scientific definitions for membranous
membranous
[ mĕm′brə-nəs ]
Relating to, made of, or similar to a membrane.
Characterized by the formation of a membrane or a layer like a membrane.
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