Membrane-forming (Adjective)
Meaning
Characterized by formation of a membrane (or something resembling a membrane); "membranous gastritis".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The membrane-forming properties of the protein allowed it to form a thin, impermeable layer on the surface of the cell.
- In the case of membranous gastritis, the stomach lining becomes inflamed and exhibits membrane-forming characteristics.
- The scientist observed that the membrane-forming ability of the polymer increased significantly as the temperature rose.
- The doctor noticed that the patient's symptoms were consistent with a membrane-forming type of conjunctivitis.
- Researchers have been studying the membrane-forming properties of certain lipids in order to develop new types of biodegradable packaging materials.