membrane
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈmɛmbreɪn/
Forms: membranes
membrane means: A thin layer of living material that surrounds a cell or separates parts inside a body.
noun
THIN LIVING LAYERC1
A thin layer of living material that surrounds a cell or separates parts inside a body.
- A membrane surrounds each cell.
- Some substances can pass through the membrane.
- The infection damaged the membranes lining his nose.
Questions about membrane
What does membrane mean?
A thin layer of living material that surrounds a cell or separates parts inside a body.
What is membrane in other languages?
Türkçe: zar · Español: membrana · Français: membrane · Deutsch: Membran · Italiano: membrana · 日本語: 膜
How do you pronounce membrane?
It is pronounced /ˈmɛmbreɪn/.
How do you use membrane in a sentence?
A membrane surrounds each cell. Some substances can pass through the membrane.
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