membrane
Aussprache: [mɛmˌbreɪn]
Wort
Kontext: „biology“
(noun) a thin layer that surrounds or covers something. In living things, membranes protect cells and help control what goes in and out of them.
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The cell membrane keeps all the important stuff inside the cell safe.
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Without a membrane, the cell would lose all its important parts.
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What functions does the cell membrane perform?
Kontext: „material science“
(noun) a layer made of material that separates two areas and can control what passes through. It can be used in things like filters or barriers.
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The new filter uses a special membrane to keep dirt out of the water.
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This barrier has holes, so it does not work like a proper membrane.
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How does the membrane in this filter work?
Kontext: „anatomy“
(noun) a covering that can be found inside the body, like around organs. It helps protect and support those organs.
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The membranes around the organs help keep everything in place.
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If the membrane around the heart gets damaged, it can cause serious problems.
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How many membranes are there around the organs in the body?
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