micelle

A submicroscopic aggregation of molecules, as a droplet in a colloidal system.

An organic particle of colloidal size found in coal.

A coherent strand or structure in natural or synthetic fibers.

A colloidal aggregate, in a simple geometric form, of a specific number of amphipathic molecules which forms at a well-defined concentration, called the critical micelle concentration.

An electrically charged particle built up from polymeric molecules or ions and occurring in certain colloidal electrolytic solutions like soaps and detergents.