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
1. a colloidal ion composed of an oriented arrangement of molecules
2. an aggregate of polymerized molecules joined together

Etymology: ModL micella, dim. < L mica, a grain, crumb: see mica

micelle Related Forms

mi·cel′·lar adjective

micelle Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

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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