onionskin

/ɒnɪɔnˈskɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

the thin, transparent, usually yellowish, membrane or layer that is found between the layers of a dried onion.

“She peeled off the onionskin to prepare the ingredients for the salad.”

2. noun

a very thin, transparent layer or membrane, especially one that is left over after a process, such as drying.

“The onionskin that remained on the dried fruit was easily removable.”

Synonyms

  • layer
  • membrane

Antonyms

  • solid
  • thickened