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micelle

[ mi-sel ]

noun

  1. Physical Chemistry. an electrically charged particle formed by an aggregate of molecules and occurring in certain colloidal electrolyte solutions, as those of soaps and detergents.

micelle

/ mɪˈsɛlə; mɪˈsɛl /

noun

  1. chem
    1. a charged aggregate of molecules of colloidal size in a solution
    2. any molecular aggregate of colloidal size, such as a particle found in coal

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Derived Forms

  • miˈcellar, adjective

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Other Words From

  • mi·cellar adjective
  • mi·cellar·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of micelle1

1880–85; < New Latin mīcella, equivalent to Latin mīc ( a ) crumb, grain + -ella -elle

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Word History and Origins

Origin of micelle1

C19: from New Latin micella, diminutive of Latin mīca crumb

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micellar waterMich.

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