micelle
micelle
Definition
mi·celle (mī sel′, mi-)
noun
- Biol. a submicroscopic structural unit composed of a group of molecules, as in living protoplasm, starch grains, etc.
- Chem. a structural unit, as
- a colloidal ion composed of an oriented arrangement of molecules
- an aggregate of polymerized molecules joined together
Etymology: ModL micella, dim. < L mica, a grain, crumb: see mica
mi·cel′·lar adjective
micelle
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- reversed: Figure 1. A reversed micelle with enzyme trapped inside.
Modifies a noun
- nanotechnology: Development products Proprietary micelle nanotechnology - Our novel drug delivery system which enables insoluble active pharmaceuticals to be solubilised.
- concentration: This cut-off would correspond to either a solubility limit or a critical micelle concentration.
- propofol: For some time Maelor has been seeking a partner for micelle propofol without success due to these trends.
- system: It is possible to measure the vibrational frequency of proteins dissolved in low-density water using the reverse micelle system.
- partner: Cease active search for micelle propofol partner A key part of our strategic review has been to evaluate the future opportunities for this product.
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