Pellicle may refer to:
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Pellicle (biology)
Protozoa (singular: protozoan or protozoon; alternative plural: protozoans) are a group of Unicellular organism, single-celled eukaryotes, either free-living or Parasitism, parasitic, that feed on organic matter such as other microorganisms or o ...
, a thin layer supporting the cell membrane in various protozoa
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Pellicle mirror
A pellicle mirror is an ultra-thin, ultra-lightweight semi-transparent mirror employed in the light path of an optical instrument, splitting the light beam into two separate beams, both of reduced light intensity. Splitting the beam allows its use ...
, a thin plastic membrane which may be used as a beam splitter or protective cover in optical systems
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Pellicle (dental)
Pellicle may refer to:
*Pellicle (biology), a thin layer supporting the cell membrane in various protozoa
*Pellicle mirror, a thin plastic membrane which may be used as a beam splitter or protective cover in optical systems
*Pellicle (dental), th ...
, the thin layer of salivary glycoproteins deposited on the teeth of many species through normal biologic processes
*Pellicle, the protective cover which can be applied to a
photomask used in semiconductor device fabrication. The pellicle protects the photomask from damage and dirt
*Pellicle, the growth on the surface of a liquid, also known as
SCOBY
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Pellicle (cooking), a skin or coating of proteins on the surface of meat, fish or poultry, which allow smoke to better adhere the surface of the meat during the smoking process.
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Pellicle (material)
Pellicle may refer to:
*Pellicle (biology), a thin layer supporting the cell membrane in various protozoa
*Pellicle mirror, a thin plastic membrane which may be used as a beam splitter or protective cover in optical systems
*Pellicle (dental), th ...
, 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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