microfibrils
/ˌmaɪkroʊˈfaɪbrəlz/
noun
- Plural of microfibril; very thin fibers or thread-like structures, especially in plant cell walls or animal tissues.
- When the microfibrils are aligned, the material becomes stiffer.
- Cellulose microfibrils are arranged in layers within the cell wall.
- The microfibrils in cotton give it its soft but strong feel.