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membrane

UK
/ˈmɛm.breɪn/
US
/ˈmɛm.breɪn/

Translations

membranenoun
membranes
pl
UK
/ˈmɛm.breɪn/
US
/ˈmɛm.breɪn/
membraneanatomie, biologie
The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
La membrane cellulaire contrôle le mouvement des substances entrant dans la cellule et en sortant.
membraneacoustique, musique
The microphone's diaphragm contains a delicate membrane that converts sound waves into electrical signals.
Le diaphragme du microphone contient une membrane délicate qui convertit les ondes sonores en signaux électriques.
membranetechnique, filtration
The water filtration system uses a membrane to remove impurities.
Le système de filtration de l'eau utilise une membrane pour éliminer les impuretés.
Synonyms
layer
covering
sheet
skin
tissue
film
membraneadjective
UK
/ˈmɛm.breɪn/
US
/ˈmɛm.breɪn/
Used attributively before another noun to indicate relation to a membrane.
membranairebiologie, anatomie
Membrane proteins facilitate the transport of molecules across cell boundaries.
Les protéines membranaires facilitent le transport des molécules à travers les limites cellulaires.
Synonyms
membranous
membraneous
film-like
sheetlike
lamellar

Definitions

membranenoun
A thin, pliable sheet of tissue forming a boundary, lining, or partition in an organism, such as the outer layer of skin or the boundary surrounding a cell.
The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
A thin sheet or layer of material that acts as a barrier or filter, often used in industrial or scientific applications.
The water filtration system uses a membrane to remove impurities.
A thin, flexible sheet that vibrates to produce or transmit sound, as in a loudspeaker, microphone, or drum.
The microphone's diaphragm contains a delicate membrane that converts sound waves into electrical signals.
membraneadjective
Relating to, made of, or characteristic of a membrane; used before another noun.
Membrane proteins facilitate the transport of molecules across cell boundaries.
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