Micelle
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /maɪˈsɛl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Micelle is a noun meaning (chemistry) a colloidal aggregate, in a simple geometric form, of a specific number of amphipathic molecules which forms at a well-defined concentration, called the critical micelle concentration.
Meaning
(chemistry) a colloidal aggregate, in a simple geometric form, of a specific number of amphipathic molecules which forms at a well-defined concentration, called the critical micelle concentration.
Word Forms
- micelles
- micell
- micella
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include micell, micromicelle, micella, nanomicelle, macroemulsion, microemulsion.
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