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membrane

/ˈmembɹeɪn/

Meanings
noun
A flexible enclosing or separating tissue forming a plane or film and separating two environments (usually in a plant or animal).

Examples :

"The cell membrane controls what enters and leaves the cell. "
physiology anatomy biology organism plant animal body

Related Words

Illustration waterproofing

waterproofing verb

/ˈwɔtərˌprufɪŋ/ /ˈwɑtərˌprufɪŋ/

To make waterproof or water-resistant.

"I am waterproofing my boots so my feet stay dry in the rain. "

Illustration mechanical

mechanical noun

/mɪˈkanɪk(ə)l/

Manually created layout of artwork that is camera ready for photographic reproduction.

"The graphic designer carefully prepared the mechanical for the company brochure. "

Illustration enclosing

enclosing verb

/ɪnˈkloʊzɪŋ/ /ɛnˈkloʊzɪŋ/

To surround with a wall, fence, etc.

"to enclose lands"

Illustration controls

controls noun

/kənˈtɹəʊlz/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊlz/

Influence or authority over something.

"The government has complete control over the situation."

Illustration external

external noun

/əksˈtɜːnəl/ /əksˈtɝnəl/

(chiefly in the plural) The exterior; outward features or appearances.

"The shop's external displays were designed to attract customers. "

Illustration loudspeaker

loudspeaker noun

/laʊdˈspiːkə/ /ˈlaʊdspiːkɚ/

An electromechanical transducer that converts an electrical signal into audible sound.

"The teacher used the loudspeaker to announce the school's upcoming field trip. "

Illustration environments

environments noun

/ɪnˈvaɪrənmənts/ /ɛnˈvaɪrənmənts/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The different environments of the school, from the quiet library to the noisy playground, affect how students learn. "

Illustration covering

covering verb

/ˈkʌvəɹɪŋ/

To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

"He covered the baby with a blanket."

Illustration flexible

flexible noun

/ˈflɛk.sə.bəl/

Something that is flexible.

"The new schedule is a flexible option for students. "

Illustration waterproof

waterproof noun

/ˈwɔtərˌpruf/ /ˈwɑtərˌpruf/

A substance or preparation for rendering cloth, leather, etc., impervious to water.

"My raincoat has a good waterproof to keep me dry in the rain. "

Illustration separating

separating verb

/ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈsɛpəˌɹeɪtɪŋ/

To divide (a thing) into separate parts.

"Separate the articles from the headings."

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vibrated verb

/ˈvaɪˌbreɪtɪd/ /vaɪˈbreɪtɪd/

To shake with small, rapid movements to and fro.

"The phone vibrated on the desk, signaling an incoming text message. "