MICELLA

Noun

micella (plural micellae)

(obsolete, biology) A supposed submicroscopic particle that formed part of a biological organism

Alternative form of micelle

Anagrams

• Camille

Source: Wiktionary


Mi*cel"la, n.; pl. Micellæ. Etym: [NL., dim. of L. mica a morsel, grain.] (Biol.)

Definition: A theoretical aggregation of molecules constituting a structural particle of protoplasm, capable of increase or diminution without change in chemical nature.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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