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
Bricker chose a set of vintage anamorphic Panavision primes and built a film emulsion LUT to create the look of the special — and in both cases, fully expected Einbinder and Honig to tell him to pare his initial ideas back.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Nov. 2024
The asphalt emulsion and crushed rock cure and are then followed by an application of fog seal, a thin liquid oil that seals narrow cracks and provides a deep black surface color.
—Ashley MacKin-Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2024
If one dish features a cream emulsion, for example, the following dish will likely not have a lactose-heavy sauce.
—Anna Haines, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Savor a masterful balance of flavors such as eel hand rolls with cool avocado counterpoint and smoky Hamachi with truffle emulsion or oysters crowned with vibrant blood orange foam – a feast for both the eyes and the palate.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Nov. 2024
The asphalt emulsion and crushed rock cure and are then followed by an application of fog seal, a thin liquid oil that seals narrow cracks and provides a deep black surface color.
—Ashley MacKin-Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2024
If one dish features a cream emulsion, for example, the following dish will likely not have a lactose-heavy sauce.
—Anna Haines, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Savor a masterful balance of flavors such as eel hand rolls with cool avocado counterpoint and smoky Hamachi with truffle emulsion or oysters crowned with vibrant blood orange foam – a feast for both the eyes and the palate.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulsion
Noun
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Despite the easy ride, Trump still peppered the conversation with a mixture of falsehoods that Newsweek's Fact Check team has assessed.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Exchange generally works best as a mixture of mobility and investment.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2025
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There's also a beige convertible roof and some shiny 17-inch alloy wheels.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Jan. 2025
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Its aluminum alloy body, covered in a wear-resistant hard-anodized finish, should survive a few drops too.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Jan. 2025
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Different formulations are tailored for specific groups, such as prenatal multivitamins, senior-specific blends, or vegetarian options.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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Dutch-process cocoa blend (such as Hershey’s Special Dark) 1/2 tsp.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2025
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The comedy is sharp, rooted in a mix of relatable humor and absurdity that feels quintessentially Rae.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
21 Jan. 2025
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The 144-page magazine, which is printed on FSC mix paper, retails for 40 euros and is available at bookstores including OFR, Les Cahiers de Colette and L’Ecume des Pages in Paris.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
21 Jan. 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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The app, which is No. 2 in the App Store, appears to be an amalgamation of several other popular social media platforms.—
Kalhan Rosenblatt,
NBC News,
14 Jan. 2025
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While Grinding Gear Games has tweaked the presence of certain league content over the years, Path of Exile gradually became an amalgamation of mechanics and game modes coexisting together — on top of an already complex RPG.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
6 Dec. 2024
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The French phenom is dazzling with his incredible combination of height, length, speed, agility, ball-handling skills, and shooting ability and range.—
Ricardo Klein,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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There were also new combinations of shirt-jackets and felt or jersey sport suits.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Emulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulsion. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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