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Pellicle

Pellicle may refer to:Pellicle (biology), a thin layer supporting the cell membrane in various protozoa Pellicle mirror, a thin membrane used to split a beam of light or as a protective layer in optical systems Pellicle (dental), the thin layer of salivary glycoproteins deposited on the teeth of many species through normal biologic processes Pellicle, a thin cover applied to photomasks in semiconductor device fabrication, protecting them from particle contamination Pellicle (cooking), a growth coating the surface of animal meat or fermented liquids, formed by proteins or cellulose 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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Pellicle may refer to:

  • Pellicle (biology), a thin layer supporting the cell membrane in various protozoa
  • Pellicle mirror, a thin membrane used to split a beam of light or as a protective layer in optical systems
  • Pellicle (dental), the thin layer of salivary glycoproteins deposited on the teeth of many species through normal biologic processes
  • Pellicle, a thin cover applied to photomasks in semiconductor device fabrication, protecting them from particle contamination
  • Pellicle (cooking), a growth coating the surface of animal meat or fermented liquids, formed by proteins or cellulose
  • Pellicle (material), a brand name for a very resistant synthetic material used for covering different surfaces, such as that of the Aeron chair