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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The team trained an AI system using a miniature model of a Reaper drone, 3D printed out of titanium alloy.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
17 Feb. 2025
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Synthetic dental implants aren’t perfect Dental implants, typically fabricated from titanium or titanium alloy and then screwed into a patient’s jawbone, have become more popular alternatives to dentures in recent years.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
7 Feb. 2025
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Beyond the Supermarket Shelf: The Business of Tea Experiences Whilst British grocery stores once stocked a limited amount of tea brands and blends, now retailers have tuned into selling the tea experience.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to jojoba oil and a blend of fruit extracts, the formulation is nourishing, effortlessly blendable, and streak-resistant; kaolin clay is a natural absorbent for excess oil, ensuring your product stays put.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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James scored 16 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, the buckets coming on a mix of lobs, tips and drives.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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In industries like construction, automation, and hybrid work solutions, pricing decisions must address a unique mix of upfront costs, long-term value, and customer trust.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
26 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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But against Spain, the imperious combination that has been lacking for Wiegman’s side over the past 12 months returned.—
Michael Cox,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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In January, Huger checked into a private recovery program in Florida, citing a need to examine the combination of antidepressants and alcohol.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Emulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulsion. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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