Micelle Definition

mī-sĕl
noun
A submicroscopic structural unit composed of a group of molecules, as in living protoplasm, starch grains, etc.
Webster's New World
An organic particle of colloidal size found in coal.
American Heritage
A structural unit.
Webster's New World
A coherent strand or structure in natural or synthetic fibers.
American Heritage

Other Word Forms of Micelle

Noun

Singular:
micelle
Plural:
micelles

Origin of Micelle

  • Latin micella, from mica (“crumb") + -ella

    From Wiktionary

  • New Latin mīcella from Latin mīca grain

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Micelle Sentence Examples

  • Micelle or micellization is used in manufacturing and is actually the process that makes soapy water remove fats.

  • Figure 1. A reversed micelle with enzyme trapped inside.

  • Development products Proprietary micelle nanotechnology - Our novel drug delivery system which enables insoluble active pharmaceuticals to be solubilised.

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Words Starting With

MMIMIC

Words Ending With

ELELLE

Unscrambles

micelle

Words Starting With M and Ending With E

Starts With M & Ends With EStarts With MI & Ends With EStarts With M & Ends With LE

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With M7 Letter Words Ending With E