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selective permeable membrane

Definition

noun. a barrier that allows some substances to pass but not others.

Example Sentence

The movement of water across a selective permeable membrane is termed osmosis.

More Example Sentences

The selective permeable membrane controls what enters.

Synonyms

semipermeable membrane; filter; barrier

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