word
lipid bilayer
LIP-id BY-lay-er
ˈlɪpɪd ˈbaɪleɪərListen
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Syllable breakdown
lipidbilayer
Dictionary meaning
A two-layered structure of phospholipid molecules forming the basis of cell membranes.
Examples
- The lipid bilayer is selectively permeable, controlling what enters and exits the cell.
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