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Membranous

usgb/ˈmembrənəs/Volume
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Membranous can describe things resembling a membrane, not just actual biological membranes. SlideThe insect's wings had a delicate, membranous quality.
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Used metaphorically, 'membranous' can imply something is fragile or easily broken. SlideTheir membranous agreement couldn't survive the slightest conflict.
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The term often conveys a visual texture, suggesting transparency and thinness. SlideThe lampshade cast a soft light through its membranous material.
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