Pellicle may refer to:
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Pellicle (biology)
Protozoa (: protozoan or protozoon; alternative plural: protozoans) are a polyphyletic group of single-celled eukaryotes, either free-living or parasitic, that feed on organic matter such as other microorganisms or organic debris. Historically ...
, 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 Transparency (optics), 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 t ...
, 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), t ...
, 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
A photomask (also simply called a mask) is an opaque plate with transparent areas that allow light to shine through in a defined pattern. Photomasks are commonly used in photolithography for the production of integrated circuits (ICs or "chips") ...
used in semiconductor device fabrication. The pellicle protects the photomask from damage and dirt
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Pellicle (cooking)
A pellicle is a skin or coating of proteins or cellulose on the surface of meat (e.g. smoked salmon) or fermented beverages (e.g. Kombucha).
Pellicles of protein that form prior to smoking meat (including fish and poultry) allow smoke to better ...
, a growth on the surface of fermenting liquids (e.g. SCOBY), or skin 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), 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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