| micella | Origin: NL, dim. Of L. Mica a morsel, grain. <biology> A theoretical aggregation of molecules constituting a structural particle of protoplasm, capable of increase or diminution without change in chemical nature. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| micellar | Having the properties of an assemblage of micelles, i.e., of a gel. (05 Mar 2000) |