🧫membrane

noun
/ˈmɛm.breɪn/

Meaning

A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.

Example Sentences

The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Synonyms

layer, film, tissue, covering, sheet

Antonyms

core, interior

Collocations

cell membrane, thin membrane, protective membrane, outer membrane

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