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Definition of Micelles
1. micelle [n] - See also: micelle
Medical Definition of Micelles
1. Electrically charged colloidal particles or ions consisting of oriented molecules; aggregates of a number of molecules held loosely together by secondary bonds. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Micelles
Literary usage of Micelles
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Journal of the American Chemical Society by American Chemical Society (1879)
"The kinetic effects of the ionic micelles are much larger in water than in
ethanol-water 25:75 w/w or in /-butyl alcohol-water 18:82 w/w. ..."
2. Reviews in Environmental Health (1998): Toxicological Defense Mechanics edited by Gary E. R. Hook, George W. Lucier (2000)
"The purpose of the membrane is to prevent the micelles from mixing with the ...
These polymers form polymeric micelles that have a high capacity for the ..."
3. Small Business Innovation Research: Abstracts of Phase I Awards (1995) by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"Surfactant aggregates, called micelles, are well known for their ability to dissolve
... The application of surfactant micelles is intended not only for the ..."
4. Joint Meeting on Multicomponent Polymers and Polyelectrolytes edited by Eric J. Amis (1998)
"This work will describe our studies of polymer micelles and dendrimer molecules
... Polymeric micelles were prepared from gran copolymers with polystyrene ..."
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