nounπShareA thin skin or film."A thin pellicle formed on the surface of the leftover soup after it cooled down. "appearancematerialbiologyorganismanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA skin or coating of proteins on the surface of meat to be smoked, improving the surface adhesion."The pitmaster carefully monitored the ribs, waiting for a slightly tacky pellicle to form before placing them in the smoker. "foodmaterialsubstanceprocesschemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareCuticle, the hard protective outer layer of certain life forms."The paramecium's pellicle helps it maintain its shape and protects it from the environment. "biologyanatomyorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe skin of a mushroom cap."The chef carefully peeled the thin, shiny pellicle from the mushroom caps before slicing them. "plantbiologypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe outermost layer of a mushroom, often used only for a surface that is viscid and easily peels off."The mushroom's pellicle, a thin, sticky layer, peeled easily from the cap when I tried to clean it. "biologyplantpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe growth on the surface of a liquid culture."A thin pellicle formed on the surface of the apple cider vinegar in the jar. "biologymicroorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe photosensitive emulsion of photographic film."The photographer carefully handled the film, protecting the delicate pellicle. "technologymediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA thin plastic membrane used as a beam splitter or protective cover."The delicate instrument was protected from dust by a thin, clear pellicle. "materialtechnologyphysicssciencedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
