Semipermeable Membrane

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Definition noun A membrane that is selectively permeable, i.e. being permeable to only certain molecules and not to all molecules. Supplement An example of such membrane is the cell membrane wherein it allows passage of only certain types of molecules by diffusion and occasionally by facilitated diffusion. Synonyms:

  • selectively-permeable membrane
  • partially-permeable membrane
  • differentially-permeable membrane

See also: cell membrane

Last updated on March 1st, 2021

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