pellicle (C2)
noun
Pronunciation: ˈpɛlɪkəl
Definition
A thin, delicate skin, membrane, or film covering a surface.
Examples
The biologist examined the pellicle of the single-celled organism under a high-powered microscope.
A light pellicle of dried protein often forms on the surface of aged cheese during the curing process.
Before smoking the salmon, the fish is air-dried until a tacky pellicle develops to help the smoke adhere.
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