membrane
US /ˈmem.breɪn/
UK /ˈmem.breɪn/
1.
membrana
a pliable sheetlike structure acting as a boundary, lining, or partition in an organism
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The cell is surrounded by a protective membrane.
La célula está rodeada por una membrana protectora.
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The eardrum is a thin membrane that vibrates with sound.
El tímpano es una delgada membrana que vibra con el sonido.
2.
membrana, lámina
a thin sheet of material, typically plastic, used as a separator or lining
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A waterproof membrane was installed under the roof tiles.
Se instaló una membrana impermeable debajo de las tejas del techo.
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The filter uses a semi-permeable membrane to purify water.
El filtro utiliza una membrana semipermeable para purificar el agua.