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pellicle

[pel-i-kuhl] / ˈpɛl ɪ kəl /






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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

Protists that have a pellicle are surrounded by proteins.

From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015

Mr. Kennett was present, and it was probably Mr. Burgess’s failure with emulsion that induced him to make his experiments with a sensitive pellicle.

From The Evolution of Photography With a Chronological Record of Discoveries, Inventions, etc., Contributions to Photographic Literature, and Personal Reminescences Extending over Forty Years by John Werge




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