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 Ferns will thrive with natural fertilizers such as fish emulsion or seaweed. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 22 June 2026 Chemical structures Butter and margarine are emulsions, which are mixtures of tiny water droplets spread throughout a continuous fat matrix. — Rosemary Trout, The Conversation, 10 June 2026 Standout dishes like the shiitake tempeh with a kimchi emulsion, carrots and a miso sauce and the quinoa risotto with asparagus, coconut, peach chutney and ginger are a journey through textures, colors and flavors. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 In the case of nutrient deficiency, feed your zucchini with a quick-acting liquid fertilizer that is high in nitrogen, such as fish emulsion. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for emulsion

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Noun

Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a small jar, discarding solids.

— Josh Miller, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
For an extra-silky curd, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl.

— Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of mixture

Noun

High-entropy alloys (HEAs) are metallurgy’s version of having your cake and eating it too, combining multiple elements to create unusual mixes of desirable properties.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
That is roughly 20,000 metric tons of battery-grade cobalt sulfate and 3,000 metric tons of alloy-grade cobalt metal.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026

Definition of alloy

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On their debut album, the Detroit musician skewers social-climbing scene darlings and tackles personal existential delusions over a frenetic blend of post-punk and electro-pop.

— Cassidy Sollazzo, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026
Michigan gas prices have been hovering above the national average; even with the state backing off from the usual expensive summer blend fuel requirement for Metro Detroit this summer.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of blend

Noun

The company will instead build its own senior home on the site with a mix of independent living, assisted living and memory care units.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Since the homemade icing on the cake is so sweet, and the real star of the show, my mom always opts for a lighter chocolate cake mix, like milk chocolate, instead of dark chocolate or fudge.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026

Definition of mix

Noun

Combining reflections with love letters with poetry, this strange amalgam reconstructs the author’s days as a college champ.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
This does seem like a way to claw back patriotism from its more exploitative uses, and even celebrate a nation that has become an amalgam of people from everywhere in the world.

— Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026

Definition of amalgam

Noun

Such an amalgamation opens up to a different spectatorial experience, a notion of sensuality that’s rarely a concern of writing on Brocka’s cinema.

— Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
Their amalgamation with the other color produces a degradation to which no lover of his country, no lover of excellence in the human character can innocently consent.

— Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026

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