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
Made with blue lump crab and a side salad and cilantro emulsion, the dish’s freshness was obvious from the first bite.
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Of the three tasting menus, the Earth and Sea option includes wide-ranging small-bite flavor sensations like cockle and plankton meringue, tuna belly and caviar tartlet, cannelloni with lobster and foie gras, and sole à la meunière with a champagne emulsion.
—John Oseid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Hot dogs and luncheon meats can weep when frozen because their emulsion becomes broken.8
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—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Slurry seal is a pavement preservation method consisting of asphalt emulsion, sand and rock.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2024
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Of the three tasting menus, the Earth and Sea option includes wide-ranging small-bite flavor sensations like cockle and plankton meringue, tuna belly and caviar tartlet, cannelloni with lobster and foie gras, and sole à la meunière with a champagne emulsion.
—John Oseid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Hot dogs and luncheon meats can weep when frozen because their emulsion becomes broken.8
16.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Slurry seal is a pavement preservation method consisting of asphalt emulsion, sand and rock.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulsion
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Whisk together buttermilk and egg in a small bowl or glass measuring cup; add buttermilk mixture and melted butter to flour mixture and whisky gently just until combined (some lumps will remain).—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
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Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just combined.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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Its body is made of carbon fiber, and some of the parts were 3D printed by Renault using a high-strength aluminum alloy called Scalmalloy.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2025
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After mining, the ore can be combined with other metals to form useful alloys.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Feb. 2025
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Its smooth texture falls somewhere between a gel and an oil and features a blend of moisturizing marula and cacay oils for a luxurious lather.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is solidifying its position in the film industry, offering filmmakers an unmatched blend of breathtaking locations, advanced infrastructure and exceptional support.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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That said, Bell, Larson, Blaney, Elliott, Byron and maybe Denny Hamlin should all be in the mix.—
Jeff Gluck,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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The lineup has yet to be set, but fans can expect electronic DJs, funk and indie acts in the mix.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Not only does each cremation use a lot of energy in the form of natural gas, but toxic mercury vapor also gets liberated from old-style amalgam tooth fillings.—
Collin Blinder,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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The term is an amalgam of two of the three languages spoken in Corsica (Corsu, French, and Italian).—
Sara Lieberman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2025
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Her introduction to most is an audacious amalgamation of delectable melodies, a crystalline voice and an unapologetic megaphone for her queerness.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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And because Geoff was more concerned about the other people, like this guy, Don Ohlmeyer — Geoff in this movie is kind of an amalgamation of two people.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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The researchers forecast that the combination of renewable energy and nuclear power will meet all the coming increase in electricity demand worldwide.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The appeal of chunky acetate frames continued to rule the collections, flanked by novelty combinations of acetate and metal accents, green lenses and a focus on functionality.—
Martino Carrera,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Emulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulsion. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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