micelle - an electrically charged particle formed by an aggregate of molecules and occurring in certain colloidal electrolyte solutions, as those of soaps and detergents
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FI: tärkkelysmiselli [U50579]
FR: micelle de l'amidon [U50579]
The reaction is based on the one used in iodometry:
- fixation by the colloids of the free iodine in aqueous solution,
- absorption by the starch micelles and by colour formation.
