pellicle

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The study is part of the Thematic Project "Modulation of acquired pellicle to control dental mineral loss: unveiling mechanisms to make therapies possible," coordinated by Professor Marília Afonso Rabelo Buzalaf at FOB-USP.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

A similar pellicle formed on our acid whey mixture.

From Salon • Sep. 27, 2023

Lovers of home-brewed kombucha may actually be familiar with the raw nanocellulose material — it forms as a floating off-white structure called a pellicle.

From Salon • Sep. 27, 2023

Ciliates also are surrounded by a pellicle, providing protection without compromising agility.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

And the Nile's great water-course Glazed with leaden pellicle Wrinkled by the river-horse Gleameth dead, unlustreful.

From Enamels and Cameos and other Poems by Lee, Agnes