pellicle

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Alternative forms

• pellicula

Etymology

From Latin pellicula, from pellis (“skin”). Doublet of pellicule.

Noun

pellicle (plural pellicles)

1. A thin skin or film.
2. A cuticle, the hard protective outer layer of certain life forms.
3. (mycology) The outermost layer of a mushroom; the skin of a mushroom cap; especially, a surface that is viscid and easily peels off.
4. (cytology) A thin layer supporting the cell membrane in various protozoa.
5. (biology, zymurgy) The growth on the surface of a liquid culture.

   Coordinate terms: mycoderma, biofilm, scum

6. (cooking) A skin or coating of proteins on the surface of meat to be smoked, improving the surface adhesion.
7. (dentistry) A coating of glycoproteins from saliva that forms on teeth; it offers some protection to the enamel from bacterial acidity.
8. (photography) The photosensitive emulsion of photographic film.
9. (optics) A thin plastic membrane used as a beam splitter or protective cover (for example, to protect a photomask).

Related terms

• pelisse
• pell
• pellage
• pellagra
• pellicula
• pellicular
• pelt
• peltry