How to Use micelle in a Sentence
micelle
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The micelles — tiny molecules that act as surfactants — dissolve and lift the product away effortlessly.
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Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
5 Feb. 2026
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After consumption, vitamin K must be packaged with other fats in structures called micelles or lipoproteins that can move around in the bloodstream.
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Julie Pollock,
The Conversation,
17 Nov. 2023
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This chemical reaction causes the solution to form micelles that quickly aggregate into a soft gel, later solidifying into a porous oxide structure.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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Benjamin began the bee Tuesday by correctly spelling micellar, an adjective that describes anything relating to or composed of micelles, which are tiny, self-assembling, spherical clusters of molecules.
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City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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With sensitive skin types in mind, the creamy, fragrance-free formula boasts a simple ingredient list, using glycerin and niacinamide to strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier and nonstripping micelles— molecules in micellar water—to tenderly wash away dirt and oil.
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Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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