membrane
Произношение: [mɛmˌbreɪn]
Слово
Контекст: «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.
Пример
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.
Пример
What functions does the cell membrane perform?
Контекст: «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.
Пример
The new filter uses a special membrane to keep dirt out of the water.
Пример
This barrier has holes, so it does not work like a proper membrane.
Пример
How does the membrane in this filter work?
Контекст: «anatomy»
(noun) a covering that can be found inside the body, like around organs. It helps protect and support those organs.
Пример
The membranes around the organs help keep everything in place.
Пример
If the membrane around the heart gets damaged, it can cause serious problems.
Пример
How many membranes are there around the organs in the body?
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