Definition of "pellicle" in English

noun

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.

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).