Micelle (Noun)
Meaning
An electrically charged particle built up from polymeric molecules or ions and occurring in certain colloidal electrolytic solutions like soaps and detergents.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The micelle formed in the solution as the soap dissolved, allowing the oil to be effectively dislodged from the dirty surface.
- When a detergent is added to water, the surfactant molecules come together to create a micelle that traps the dirt.
- Micelles are essential for the cleaning process as they allow non-polar substances like grease to be carried away by water.
- The formation of micelles in a solution is often accompanied by a notable change in the solution's appearance or properties.
- Researchers studied the structure of the micelle to better understand how detergents function at a molecular level.