as in mixture
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
milk is basically an oil-in-water emulsion
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Recent Examples of emulsion
These glass plates recorded images of the night sky using a light-sensitive emulsion covering their surface.
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Chris Impey, The Conversation, 24 Jan. 2025
At Four Twenty Five, chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s midtown palace of fine dining, dig into a lunch of butternut squash soup with kohlrabi sauerkraut and pumpkin seed tapenade and pan-roasted hake served with a hakurei turnip–jalapeno emulsion.
—Ellen Carpenter, AFAR Media, 24 Jan. 2025
Typically, Caesar’s creamy texture is built from the emulsion of oil, egg yolks, and vinegar.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2025
Specials include Oysters & Caviar – four local oysters, crème fraiche, passion fruit emulsion, paddlefish caviar and chive oil for $35, Roasted Oysters with charcoal butter, parsnip aioli and ponzu for $23 and Lobster Risotto with Brussels sprouts, red curry and tarragon butter for $65.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2025
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Chris Impey, The Conversation, 24 Jan. 2025
At Four Twenty Five, chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s midtown palace of fine dining, dig into a lunch of butternut squash soup with kohlrabi sauerkraut and pumpkin seed tapenade and pan-roasted hake served with a hakurei turnip–jalapeno emulsion.
—Ellen Carpenter, AFAR Media, 24 Jan. 2025
Typically, Caesar’s creamy texture is built from the emulsion of oil, egg yolks, and vinegar.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2025
Specials include Oysters & Caviar – four local oysters, crème fraiche, passion fruit emulsion, paddlefish caviar and chive oil for $35, Roasted Oysters with charcoal butter, parsnip aioli and ponzu for $23 and Lobster Risotto with Brussels sprouts, red curry and tarragon butter for $65.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulsion
Noun
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When triggered in a mixture of gases made to replicate the atmosphere on early Earth, these micro-lightnings produced chemical compounds used by present-day life, like glycine, uracil, and urea, along with chemical precursors like cyanoacetylene, and hydrogen cyanide.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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Add the chocolate, and cook over very low heat, stirring constantly, just until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Today’s woods typically are made of a light, strong metal alloy that is hollow inside.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Economy handlebars are usually heavier and made from less durable materials like titanium or aluminum alloy, while pricier options are typically made from carbon fiber and are both lightweight and extremely durable.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Pull-on Wide-leg Cargo Pants With an impressive 50 percent discount, the Pull-on Wide-leg Cargo Pants are crafted from a soft cotton blend and feature an elongating wide-leg style that adds airflow and intrigue.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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On a brighter note, this celestial synergy offers a blend of practical discipline and spiritual introspection — manifest your dreams and ground them in reality.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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The company will also sell distinctive, high-quality Saudi products as part of the merchandise mix.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Cherry pie filling brings the fruit and chocolate cake mix brings the topping.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
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Hardy will bring his amalgam of country and Southern hard rock to fans on his upcoming headlining Jim Bob World Tour, which is visiting arenas and amphitheaters across the U.S. through September, in addition to festival shows in North America as well as his first headlining shows in Europe.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2025
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In recognizing an amalgam that is independent of presidential control, the justices effectively authorized a fourth branch of government that the framers never imagined.—
Jacob Sullum,
Orange County Register,
24 Feb. 2025
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An amalgamation of Hindu and Mughal architectural styles, Amer is perched atop a hillock surrounded by several other ancient structures and historic landmarks.—
Shalbha Sarda,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2025
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In real life, Sugar was one of some 14 siblings, and his younger brother Treacle Goodson (James Nelson-Joyce) could easily represent one of them or some amalgamation.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The treatment, injected once weekly, is a combination of cagrilintide and semaglutide — the active ingredient in Wegovy.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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Wall Street is talking about stagflation, a combination of stagnant growth and elevated inflation.—
Courtenay Brown,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Emulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulsion. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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