EMULSION Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

emulsion

noun

i-ˈməl-shən

Definition of emulsion

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 To combat that, add finished compost (to boost those microbe levels) or use a liquid product like fish emulsion that is more immediately usable by plants. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026 There’s also a soundtrack by the indie-rock group Mogwai, a sonic emulsion of dreamy, amplified guitars and semi-industrial drones, but this music cuts in and out, so the mood remains fractured. — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026 The resort’s second restaurant, Che Che, combines Mexican and Asian flavors in dishes such as crispy conchita gyozas, tostadas with akami and masago, and rib-eye tacos with an avocado and wasabi emulsion. — Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 Treat with a nitrogen-rich fertilizer like fish emulsion or a water-soluble fertilizer. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for emulsion

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Noun

The rock contains a distinctive mixture of igneous minerals, formed when molten material cooled and solidified.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
End with the house herbal tea, a beautiful floral mixture of cardamom pods, mint, rosewater, and orange blossom.

— Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of mixture

Noun

Also new are the 17- to 19-in alloy wheel designs and the power-latching sliding doors and tailgate.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
The vessel is crafted from 316L stainless steel, an alloy trusted in medical implants and offshore platforms for its strength and resistance to corrosion.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of alloy

Noun

The local food, enlivened by a blend of 22 herbs and spices, is prepared over a firepit and brought to the table in clay pots.

— James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
Finished with Paume’s signature blend of five essential oils and notes of cedar, citrus, rosemary and lavender.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of blend

Noun

The shop also carries beer, seasonal wines and adult-only slushies with a rotating flavor each week like Rosemary’s Baby, a mix of grapefruit vodka, maple syrup infused with rosemary and a little bit of lemon for balance.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
The place brings in a mix of couples both younger and older and families with school-aged kids (especially over vacation weeks), which makes sense since the vibe can feel fun and carefree by day and more romantic in the evenings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of mix

Noun

For the red carpet occasion, Chan opted for a look hailing from Ferragamo’s resort 2027 collection, an amalgamation of looks inspired by 1920s dressing and attitude.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Twisted Teens are an amalgamation of buskers who each paid their dues on the streets for over a decade, and New Orleans is the final boss of the format.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of amalgamation

Noun

An astronomer observing Earth from another star system might therefore consider the combination a possible sign of life.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Sure Sports doesn’t keep any assets under its own roof, instead working with over 100 banks and more than 30 private lending groups to fund its clients’ capital needs in exchange for some combination of an underwriting fee and a spread on the loans.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2026

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