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membrane

/ˈmɛm.bɹeɪn/ noun C2
  1. A mechanical, thin, flat flexible part that can deform or vibrate when excited by an external force. (countable, uncountable)
  2. A flexible or semiflexible covering or waterproofing whose primary function is to exclude water. (countable, uncountable)
  3. A microscopic double layer of lipids and proteins forming the boundary of cells or organelles. (countable, uncountable)
  4. A piece of parchment forming part of a roll. (countable, uncountable)

Plural membranes

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