micelle
[ mi-sel ]
/ mɪˈsɛl /
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noun
Physical Chemistry. an electrically charged particle formed by an aggregate of molecules and occurring in certain colloidal electrolyte solutions, as those of soaps and detergents.
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How to use micelle in a sentence
The cessation of the stimulus results from a micellar rearrangement which indicates the character of the adaptation.
A Mechanico-Physiological Theory of Organic Evolution|Carl Von Ngeli
British Dictionary definitions for micelle
micelle
micell micella (mɪˈsɛlə)
/ (mɪˈsɛl) /
noun
chem
- a charged aggregate of molecules of colloidal size in a solution
- any molecular aggregate of colloidal size, such as a particle found in coal
Derived forms of micelle
micellar, adjectiveWord Origin for micelle
C19: from New Latin micella, diminutive of Latin mīca crumb
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