Micelle

7 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

A charged colloidal particle formed from a cluster of molecules, such as those found in soaps and detergents in aqueous solution.

“Each micelle traps grease inside its hydrophobic core, allowing it to be washed away.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

mi·celle

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Synonyms

colloidal particleaggregate

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double L near the end and the MICE- opening may mislead, focus on the -ELLE ending as a distinguishing cluster

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points with the double L using two tiles, but valid as a scientific term in Scrabble dictionaries

Words Related to Micelle

Words you can make from Micelle

Shorter words formed from the letters in “micelle”.

ceile celli clime elemi lemel meile melic mille ceil cele cell cill clee clem elec elem elle emic emil lice lime mice mile mill

Add a letter to make a longer word

8-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “micelle”.

michelle

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