membrane Synonyms
Another word for membrane
• noun (Context 1)
A microscopic double layer of lipids and proteins that bounds cells and organelles, or a thin, pliable layer of tissue that covers, lines, or connects structures within an organism.
"The cell pellicle acts as a selective barrier, regulating the transport of nutrients and waste products in and out of the cell."
• noun (Context 2)
A thin sheet of natural or synthetic material that is permeable to certain substances in solution, widely used in chemistry and engineering to filter or separate fluids.
"The desalination plant uses a specialized reverse osmosis filter to efficiently remove salt and impurities from seawater."
• noun (Context 3)
A thin, tightly stretched layer of material that vibrates to produce or detect sound, such as in a musical instrument or electronic audio device.
"When sound waves strike the microphone's diaphragm, it vibrates and generates an electrical signal corresponding to the audio."