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universal veil

/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl veɪl/

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/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl veɪl/C1formalscientific
  • ruФилософская или метафорическая концепция, обозначающая гипотетический барьер, который мешает человеку воспринимать объективную реальность; часто используется в обсуждениях восприятия, сознания и границ познания.

A philosophical or metaphorical concept referring to a hypothetical barrier that prevents humans from perceiving objective reality, often used in discussions about perception, consciousness, and the limits of knowledge.

  1. Mushroom structureC2formal

    A membrane that completely encloses the immature fruiting body of certain fungi, which breaks apart as the mushroom expands, often leaving remnants like a volva or patches on the cap.

    ruОбщее покрывало

    • The universal veil of the Amanita mushroom leaves a distinctive cup at the base.
    • When the mushroom grows, the universal veil tears, leaving scales on the cap.
    • Mycologists study the universal veil to help identify different species of fungi.