Definition of "pellicle" in inglés

noun

A thin skin or film.
A cuticle, the hard protective outer layer of certain life forms.
(mycology) The outermost layer of a mushroom; the skin of a mushroom cap; especially, a surface that is viscid and easily peels off.
(cytology) A thin layer supporting the cell membrane in various protozoa.
(biology, zymurgy) The growth on the surface of a liquid culture.
(cooking) A skin or coating of proteins on the surface of meat to be smoked, improving the surface adhesion.
(dentistry) A coating of glycoproteins from saliva that forms on teeth; it offers some protection to the enamel from bacterial acidity.
(photography) The photosensitive emulsion of photographic film.
(optics) A thin plastic membrane used as a beam splitter or protective cover (for example, to protect a photomask).