Layer
Membrane
Membrane noun - A pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants.
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Synonyms for Membrane
Nearby Words: membranous, membraneous
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| outer | outer layer | outer membrane |
| dark | dark layer | dark membrane |
| thin | thin layer | thin membrane |
| transparent | transparent layer | transparent membrane |
| Other adjectives: protective, outside, opaque, last. | ||
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