adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

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

   "The microcannon starts with a membranous polymer film."

Adjective

1. 1
   characterized by formation of a membrane (or something resembling a membrane) wordnet
2. 2
   relating to or made of or similar to a membrane wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

filmyfoliaceousfoliatedin layerslamellarlamellate

Example

More examples

"The microcannon starts with a membranous polymer film."

Etymology

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

Related phrases

acute membranous gingivitiscartilagino-membranous

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