noun
- thin membranes or films, especially those forming on the surface of liquids or covering biological structures
Usage: technical; biology
Examples
- The scientist observed pellicles forming on the surface of the bacterial culture.
- Thin pellicles covered the pond water after several days of stagnation.
- The microscope revealed delicate pellicles surrounding the microorganisms.
- Oil spills create pellicles that can harm marine life.
- The researcher studied how pellicles protect certain single-celled organisms.
- Natural pellicles formed over the wine during the fermentation process.