micelle noun. [mɪ'sɛl, mʌɪ'sɛl] Also micella [-lǝ], pl. -llae [-li:]. L19.
[German Micell, formed as dim. of Latin mica crumb.]
Chemistry.
1. Each of the minute ordered aggregates within the microfibrils of a crystal-like polymer; = CRYSTALLITE 2c. L19.

2. An ultramicroscopic aggregate in a colloid, consisting of some tens or hundreds of ions or molecules. E20.

■ micellar adjective of, pertaining to, or composed of micelles L19.

■ micelli'zation noun the formation of micelles M20.

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