membrane
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: membranes
Sense 1
A flexible enclosing or separating tissue forming a plane or film and separating two environments. — A mechanical, thin, flat flexible part that can deform or vibrate when excited by an external force.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A flexible enclosing or separating tissue forming a plane or film and separating two environments. — A flexible or semiflexible covering or waterproofing whose primary function is to exclude water.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “membrane” mean?
A flexible enclosing or separating tissue forming a plane or film and separating two environments. — A mechanical, thin, flat flexible part that can deform or vibrate when excited by an external force.
Is “membrane” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.