Membrane

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛmˌbreɪn/

Membrane (noun)

  1. A thin layer that covers or separates different areas or substances.
  2. A structure in living cells that controls what enters and leaves the cell.

Examples

  • A membrane can separate different substances in a system.
  • A cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell.

Common collocations: protective membrane, flexible membrane, cell membrane, biological membrane

Synonyms of Membrane

Formal

Neutral