membrane
noun
mem·brane
ˈmem-ˌbrān 
1
: a thin soft pliable sheet or layer especially of animal or plant origin
2
: a piece of parchment forming part of a roll
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Those of us who haven’t blotted the ’24 Sox out of our membranes can attest that the Rockies are substantially worse for one big reason — there is no Garrett Crochet on the staff to save them every fifth day.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
Performance rainwear remains at the forefront, with lightweight ripstop styles featuring a waterproof membrane, full seam sealing, and waterproof zippers, while other designs integrate mesh liners for breathability and a specialized membrane for water repellency.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
Most employ either a proton-exchange membrane (PEM), which uses precious metal catalysts and polymer membranes to split the molecules, or alkaline electrolysis, which works with an electrolyte solution.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 May 2025
In nature, shell structures are ubiquitous, serving as a protective layers for soft-bodied organisms; turtle shells and sea shells, to human skulls, and even the outer membranes of viruses and bacteria.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 9 May 2025
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
Performance rainwear remains at the forefront, with lightweight ripstop styles featuring a waterproof membrane, full seam sealing, and waterproof zippers, while other designs integrate mesh liners for breathability and a specialized membrane for water repellency.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
Most employ either a proton-exchange membrane (PEM), which uses precious metal catalysts and polymer membranes to split the molecules, or alkaline electrolysis, which works with an electrolyte solution.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 May 2025
In nature, shell structures are ubiquitous, serving as a protective layers for soft-bodied organisms; turtle shells and sea shells, to human skulls, and even the outer membranes of viruses and bacteria.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 9 May 2025
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“Membrane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/membrane. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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membrane
noun
mem·brane
ˈmem-ˌbrān
: a thin soft flexible sheet or layer especially of a plant or animal part (as a cell, tissue, or organ)
membranous
adjective
ˈmem-brə-nəs
Medical Definition
membrane
noun
mem·brane
ˈmem-ˌbrān
1
: a thin soft pliable sheet or layer especially of animal or plant origin
2
: a limiting protoplasmic surface or interface see nuclear membrane, plasma membrane
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