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micelle

/mɪˈsɛl/

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noun

/mɪˈsɛl/C2formalscientific
  • ruЭлектрически заряженная частица, образованная из полимерных молекул или ионов, встречающаяся в некоторых коллоидных электролитных растворах, таких как мыла и моющие средства.

An electrically charged particle formed from polymeric molecules or ions, occurring in certain colloidal electrolytic solutions such as soaps and detergents.

  1. Colloidal particleC2formalscientific

    An electrically charged particle formed by the aggregation of polymeric molecules or ions, occurring in certain colloidal electrolytic solutions such as soaps and detergents.

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    • Soap molecules form micelles in water, trapping grease and dirt.
    • Detergents rely on micelle formation to remove oil stains.
    • The scientist studied the structure of micelles in a surfactant solution.
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