critical micelle concentration

noun

The well-defined concentration at which micelles start to form.

Meanings

nouncritical micelle concentration (plural critical micelle concentrations)

plural critical micelle concentrations

  1. physicalchemistryThe well-defined concentration at which micelles start to form.
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