Synonyms for

Membrane

Verb / ˈmeˌmbreɪn / Another word for membrane — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a thin layer of tissue that covers or lines a surface or divides an organ

Synonyms & similar words

tissuelayer film layer skin barrier partition veil curtain shield cover coat lining surface lamina integument pellicle sheath envelope peritoneum meninges endothelium

Synonyms by register

Formal

pellicle diaphragm integument membrane structure

Literary

veil film sheath

Antonyms

solid bulk mass block layer sheet

Common collocations

  • cell membrane
  • plasma membrane
  • thin membrane
  • biological membrane
  • selectively permeable membrane
  • outer membrane
  • inner membrane
  • tear a membrane

Word family

noun membrane

Usage note

A membrane is typically a thin, flexible layer or sheet. It often refers to biological structures like cell membranes, but can also describe artificial or geological layers.

Example sentences

  1. The cell membrane protects the cell.
  2. The membrane of the lung is called the pleura.
  3. The brain is protected by the meninges, which is a type of membrane.
  4. The eggshell has a thin membrane inside.
  5. The peritoneum is a membrane that lines the abdominal cavity.

Quotes

  • The membrane is a delicate thing.
  • The membrane of life is fragile yet resilient.
  • The membrane of the soul is the gateway to the divine.

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