Found 2 items, similar to pellicle.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: pellicle
pellicle
n : thin protective membrane in some protozoa
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Pellicle
Pellicle
\Pel"li*cle\, n. [L. pellicula, dim. of pellis skin:
cf. F. pellicule.]
1. A thin skin or film.
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2. (Chem.) A thin film formed on the surface of an
evaporating solution.
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