membranous

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   characterized by formation of a membrane (or something resembling a membrane)

   Membranous gastritis.

2. 2
   adj

   relating to or made of or similar to a membrane

   Membranous lining.

3. 3
   adj

   Thin, pliable, and often transparent.

   The microcannon starts with a membranous polymer film.

4. 4
   adj

   Having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a membrane.

Common collocations

• membranous labyrinth Adjective + noun

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

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