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mi·celle (m

-s

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1. A submicroscopic aggregation of molecules, as a droplet in a colloidal system.

2. An organic particle of colloidal size found in coal.

3. A coherent strand or structure in natural or synthetic fibers.

4. A submicroscopic structural unit of protoplasm, composed of a cluster of molecules.

[New Latin mcella, from Latin mca, grain.]

mi·cellar (-s

r) adj.

micelle, micell [mɪˈsɛl], micella [mɪˈsɛlə]

(Chemistry) Chem

a. a charged aggregate of molecules of colloidal size in a solution

b. any molecular aggregate of colloidal size, such as a particle found in coal

[from New Latin micella, diminutive of Latin mīca crumb]

micellar adj

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Noun

micelle - an electrically charged particle built up from polymeric molecules or ions and occurring in certain colloidal electrolytic solutions like soaps and detergents

subatomic particle, particle - a body having finite mass and internal structure but negligible dimensions

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