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micelle

Syllabification: (mi·celle)
Pronunciation: /mīˈsel/
Definition of micelle

noun

Chemistry
  • an aggregate of molecules in a colloidal solution, such as those formed by detergents.

Derivatives

micellar

Pronunciation: /mīˈselər/
adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: coined as a diminutive of Latin mica 'crumb'

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