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membranous

adjective

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛm.bɹən.əs/

adj

Etymology: From Middle French membraneux; equivalent to membrane + -ous.

  1. Having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a membrane.
  2. Accompanying the formation of a usually abnormal membrane or membranous layer.
  3. Thin, pliable, and often transparent.

    The microcannon starts with a membranous polymer film.