title: Pellicle
text: # Pellicle
  
  Pellicle may refer to:
  
  * Pellicle (biology), a thin layer supporting the cell membrane in various protozoa
  * Pellicle mirror, a thin plastic membrane which may be used as a beam splitter or protective cover in optical systems
  * Pellicle (dental), the thin layer of salivary glycoproteins deposited on the teeth of many species through normal biologic processes
  * Pellicle, the protective cover which can be applied to a photomask used in semiconductor device fabrication. The pellicle protects the photomask from damage and dirt
  * Pellicle (cooking), a growth on the surface of fermenting liquids (e.g. SCOBY), or skin of proteins on the surface of meat, fish or poultry, which allow smoke to better adhere the surface of the meat during the smoking process.
  * Pellicle (material), a brand name for a very resistant synthetic material used for covering different surfaces, such as that of the Aeron chair
  