noun a thin skin or film on the surface of certain plant tissues
In photography, a pellicle mirror is a type of mirror used in some cameras to direct light to both the viewfinder and the image sensor.
In materials science, a pellicle can refer to a thin film or coating applied to a surface for protection or enhancement.
In microbiology, a pellicle refers to a thin skin or film that forms on the surface of a liquid medium where microorganisms grow.
In entomology, a pellicle is the thin, delicate outer covering of certain insect eggs.
In the field of film production, a pellicle is a thin strip of transparent material used to transfer images from one reel of film to another.
In psychology, a pellicle may refer to a thin membrane or film-like covering that forms on the surface of certain liquids or substances.
Dermatologists may use the term pellicle to describe a thin layer of skin or dead cells that forms on the surface of the skin.
Biologists may refer to a pellicle as a thin, skin-like layer that covers the cells of certain types of algae or protozoa.
Photographers may use the term pellicle to describe a thin film or coating that forms on camera lenses or other optical surfaces.