die Schalhaut
Translation
shell membrane
Examples
Die Schalhaut befindet sich unter der Eierschale.
The shell membrane is located under the eggshell.
Die innere Schalhaut schützt das Ei.
The inner shell membrane protects the egg.
Grammar Patterns
to remove the shell membrane from ((sth.)) die Schalhaut von ((et3)) entfernen to remove the shell membrane from the egg.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Eimembran (egg membrane)
Etymology
A compound of 'Schale' (shell) and 'Haut' (skin). Literally means 'shell skin', referring to the thin membrane inside an eggshell.
Memory Tips
Break the word down: 'Schale' (shell) + 'Haut' (skin) = the thin 'skin' inside an egg's 'shell'.