Synonyms for
Membrane
Definition
a thin layer of tissue that covers or lines a surface or divides an organ
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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.
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Example sentences
- The cell membrane protects the cell.
- The membrane of the lung is called the pleura.
- The brain is protected by the meninges, which is a type of membrane.
- The eggshell has a thin membrane inside.
- 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.