transmembrane

trans·mem·brane

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trans-mem-breyn, tranz-]
- /trænsˈmɛm breɪn, trænz-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trans-mem-breyn, tranz-]
- /trænsˈmɛm breɪn, trænz-/

Definitions of transmembrane word

adjective transmembrane occurring across a membrane, as an electric potential or the transport of ions or gases. 1
adjective transmembrane extending across a membrane, usually referring to a protein 0
adjective transmembrane passing or occurring through, or situated across, a cell membrane, esp. a plasma membrane 0

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Origin of transmembrane

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; trans- + membrane

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Parts of speech for Transmembrane

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transmembrane popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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