Membranes: meaning, definitions and examples

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membranes

 

[ หˆmษ›mหŒbreษชnz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biological

Thin pliable sheet-like structures that cover or line a part of the body or separate one area from another. Membranes are found in various organs and systems in the body, such as the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems.

Synonyms

barriers, tissue layers

Examples of usage

  • The mucous membranes in the nose help to trap dust and bacteria.
  • The cell membranes control the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
Context #2 | Noun

architecture

A thin, pliable sheet material used in construction to separate or connect different spaces. Membranes can be made from various materials such as fabric, plastic, or metal.

Synonyms

divider, partition

Examples of usage

  • The membrane of the inflatable structure allows for flexibility and movement.
  • The tension membrane roof provides a unique architectural design.

Translations

Translations of the word "membranes" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น membranas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคฟเคฒเฅเคฒเคฟเคฏเฅ‹เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Membranen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตะผะฑั€ะฐะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ membrany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่†œ๏ผˆใพใ๏ผ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท membranes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ membranas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท membranlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃุบุดูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ membrรกny

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ membrรกny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่†œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ membrane

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ himnur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตะผะฑั€ะฐะฝะฐะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ›แƒ‘แƒ แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ membranlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ membranas

Etymology

The word 'membranes' has its origin in Middle English, from the Latin word 'membrana', which means 'parchment, membrane'. The use of membranes in biology and architecture has evolved over time to signify thin, pliable structures that serve as barriers or separators.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,053 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.