pel·li·cle (p l  -k l)n. A thin skin or film, such as an organic membrane or liquid film. [French, from Latin pellicula, husk, diminutive of pellis, skin; see pel-3 in Indo-European roots.] pel·lic u·lar (p-lky-lr) adj. |
pellicle [ˈpɛlɪkəl]
n
1. a thin skin or film
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) the hard protective outer layer of certain protozoans, such as those of the genus Paramecium
3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) Botany
a. the thin outer layer of a mushroom cap
b. a growth on the surface of a liquid culture
4. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Photography) Photog the thin layer of emulsion covering a plate, film, or paper
[via French from Latin pellicula, from pellis skin]
pellicular [pɛˈlɪkjʊlə] adj
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | pellicle - thin protective membrane in some protozoa investment - outer layer or covering of an organ or part or organism |
Translations
pellicle
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