thin membrane

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describes a membrane of little thickness

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Examples (10)

  • The cell is protected by a thin membrane that regulates what enters and leaves.
  • A thin membrane separates the two chambers of the device.
  • Carefully remove the thin membrane from the back of the artichoke heart.
  • The artist used a thin membrane of silk to create a translucent effect.
  • Our eardrum is a very thin membrane sensitive to sound vibrations.
  • Some bacteria develop a tough, thin membrane for protection.
  • Water can easily pass through this thin membrane due to osmosis.
  • The chef carefully peeled off the thin membrane covering the fish fillet.
  • In the experiment, a thin membrane allowed only certain molecules to pass.
  • The spider's web is composed of incredibly strong and thin membranes.