noun
- a spherical structure formed by molecules with water-loving and water-repelling parts, especially in soap solutions
Usage: chemistry; biochemistry
Examples
- Soap molecules form micelles when mixed with water.
- The detergent’s cleaning power comes from its ability to create micelles.
- In the micelle, the hydrophobic tails point inward while the hydrophilic heads face outward.
- Scientists studied how different temperatures affect micelle formation.
- The lipid micelles help transport fat-soluble vitamins in the digestive system.
- Researchers observed micelle structures under the electron microscope.