pellicle n : thin protective membrane in some protozoa

English

Etymology

From Latin pellicula from pellis "a skin"

Noun

1. a thin skin or film
2. cuticle, the hard protective outer layer of certain life forms
3. the skin of a mushroom cap
4. the growth on the surface of a liquid culture
5. the photosensitive emulsion of photographic film
6. a thin plastic membrane used as a beam splitter or protective cover
7. In the context of "mycology": the outermost layer of a mushroom, often used only for a surface that is viscid and easily peels off

Related terms

• pelt
• pelisse
• pell
• pellagra
• pellage
• peltry

Pellicle may refer to:

• Pellicle (mycology), the outermost layer of a mushroom; often used only for a surface that is viscid and easily peels.
• Pellicle (biology), a thin layer supporting the cell membrane in various protozoa
• Pellicle mirror, a thin plastic membrane which may be used as a beam splitter or protective cover in optical systems
• Pellicle (dental), the thin layer of salivary glycoproteins deposited on the teeth of many species through normal biologic processes
• Pellicle, the protective cover which can be applied to a photomask used in semiconductor device fabrication. The pellicle protects the photomask from damage and dirt.
• Pellicle (material), a brand name for a very resistant synthetic material used for covering different surfaces, such as that of the Aeron chair

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