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 Chemical structures Butter and margarine are emulsions, which are mixtures of tiny water droplets spread throughouta continuous fat matrix. — Rosemary Trout, Scientific American, 27 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for emulsion

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Noun

Once cool, pour mixture into a large lidded jar and add lemon juice, oil, pepper, and ¾ teaspoon salt.

— Cate Huguelet, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Alternately beat in flour mixture and milk in several additions, beating after each addition.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026

Definition of mixture

Noun

Heavy-duty mechanical hinges connect titanium-alloy limbs to a protective casing of carbon fiber, enabling smooth, deliberate strides on brutish red legs.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 July 2026
Word is that like Samsung, Apple also will feature titanium alloy technology in its folding display.

— Mike Feibus, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Definition of alloy

Noun

Chai Maintenance blends spiced chai with lemonade and adds a cardamom-sugar rim.

— Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
They’re tossed in a blend of malt-vinegar powder, sugar, salt, black pepper, and MSG, a miraculous combination that activates every sensory receptor simultaneously, and nearly blows out your palate for anything else.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 19 July 2026

Definition of blend

Noun

The Steamfitters were staging protests outside the Pfizer site, accusing the MetroLoft — which employs a mix of union and nonunion contractors — of building on the cheap and tolerating unsafe work conditions.

— Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
For many, its mix of Victorian-era architecture and historic landmarks is worth the trip alone.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026

Definition of mix

Noun

Also, his sizzling hard-rock sound was not strictly punk, but an intriguing amalgam of punk, hardcore, folk and more.

— Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
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

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

Definition of amalgamation

Noun

With sea levels rising, the combination could mean more devastating floods along the coastal stretch that’s at the center of luxury development.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Paramount contends that the transaction would bolster competition in streaming, as the combination of Paramount and Warner Bros would stand a better chance against stronger rivals like Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon’s Prime Video.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 20 July 2026

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