Membrane
Pronunciation: /ˈmɛmˌbreɪn/
Membrane (noun)
- A thin layer that covers or separates different areas or substances.
- 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