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pellicle

/ˈpɛlɪkəl/ /ˈpɛlɪkɪl/

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noun

A thin skin or film.

Examples :

"A thin pellicle formed on the surface of the leftover soup after it cooled down. "

appearance material biology organism anatomy

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noun

A skin or coating of proteins on the surface of meat to be smoked, improving the surface adhesion.

Examples :

"The pitmaster carefully monitored the ribs, waiting for a slightly tacky pellicle to form before placing them in the smoker. "

food material substance process chemistry

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noun

Cuticle, the hard protective outer layer of certain life forms.

Examples :

"The paramecium's pellicle helps it maintain its shape and protects it from the environment. "

biology anatomy organism

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noun

The skin of a mushroom cap.

Examples :

"The chef carefully peeled the thin, shiny pellicle from the mushroom caps before slicing them. "

plant biology part

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noun

The outermost layer of a mushroom, often used only for a surface that is viscid and easily peels off.

Examples :

"The mushroom's pellicle, a thin, sticky layer, peeled easily from the cap when I tried to clean it. "

biology plant part

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noun

The growth on the surface of a liquid culture.

Examples :

"A thin pellicle formed on the surface of the apple cider vinegar in the jar. "

biology microorganism

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noun

The photosensitive emulsion of photographic film.

Examples :

"The photographer carefully handled the film, protecting the delicate pellicle. "

technology media

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noun

A thin plastic membrane used as a beam splitter or protective cover.

Examples :

"The delicate instrument was protected from dust by a thin, clear pellicle. "

material technology physics science device