noun🔗ShareMembranesA flexible enclosing or separating tissue forming a plane or film and separating two environments (usually in a plant or animal)."The membranes of our cells allow nutrients in and waste products out. "Les membranes de nos cellules laissent entrer les nutriments et sortir les déchets.physiologyanatomybiologyorganismbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMembraneA mechanical, thin, flat flexible part that can deform or vibrate when excited by an external force."The musician tapped the membranes of the drums, creating different sounds depending on where he struck them. "Le musicien a tapé sur les membranes des tambours, créant des sons différents selon l'endroit où il les frappait.materialparttechnologyphysicssciencemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMembranesA flexible or semi-flexible covering or waterproofing whose primary function is to exclude water."The new rain jacket has special membranes to keep the wearer dry. "Le nouveau imperméable possède des membranes spéciales pour garder le porteur au sec.materialbiologyphysiologyanatomystructureorganismpartbodyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading