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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSkin-layer
/ˈskɪnˌleɪ.ər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The outermost stratum or protective membrane of an organism, structure, or material.
"The delicate skin-layer of the fruit protects it from moisture loss and pests." - 2
In material science and membrane technology, the dense, thin selective barrier layer responsible for filtration or separation properties.
"The asymmetric polymer membrane features a dense skin-layer supported by a porous sublayer."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of the Old English 'skinn' (animal hide or outer covering) and Middle English 'leier' or 'layer' (something that lies or is laid down). The compound term emerged in technical, biological, and material science contexts during the 20th century to describe distinct superficial strata or membranes.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Skin-layer" is said worldwide
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couche cutanée
Transliteration: koosh ky-ta-nay
"La couche cutanée assure une protection efficace contre les agressions extérieures."
Hautschicht
Transliteration: hout-shikht
"Die äußere Hautschicht schützt den Körper vor Feuchtigkeitsverlust."
strato cutaneo
Transliteration: stra-to ku-ta-ne-o
"Lo strato cutaneo agisce come una barriera naturale."
capa de piel
Transliteration: ka-pa de pyel
"La capa de piel exterior es muy resistente."
camada da pele
Transliteration: ka-ma-da da pe-li
"A camada da pele protege contra raios ultravioleta."
त्वचा की परत
Transliteration: tvacha ki parat
"त्वचा की बाहरी परत शरीर की रक्षा करती है।"
表皮层
Transliteration: biǎo pí céng
"这种材料具有致密的表皮层。"
피부층
Transliteration: pibu-cheung
"미세한 피부층이 수분 증발을 막아줍니다."
表皮層
Transliteration: hyōpi-sō
"膜の表面には薄い表皮層が存在します。"
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