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Semipermeable membranes

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semipermeable_membranes)

A semipermeable membrane, also termed a selectively permeable membrane, a partially permeable membrane or a differentially permeable membrane, is a membrane that will allow certain molecules or ions to pass through it by diffusion and occasionally specialized "facilitated diffusion". (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
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Membranes
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This term is used for the following terms: 
Partially permeable membranes
Selectively permeable membranes

Approved Date
19-Apr-2013

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