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

Crews recently used a supersonic air tool to de-compact the ground around the tree’s roots, then injected a kelp mixture to add nutrients to the soil.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Diamond Crystal or Morton kosher salt and stir just until mixture puffs and slightly lightens in color.

— Ellary Collins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of mixture

Noun

The study said the object, which left a greenish discoloration on her palate, was unlikely to be a coin, as the proportions of copper to gold did not correspond to those found in historical alloys.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
The serpentinization reactions can generate native metals such as iron and the iron-nickel alloy awaruite (which can contain palladium, too).

— Philip Ball, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of alloy

Noun

Royal Gorge Route Few places capture that blend of history and scenery better than the Royal Gorge Route Railroad.

— Jocelyn Rowley, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
Powered by Uniflavon—a proprietary blend of botanical extracts that have anti-irritation properties—the formula also contains magnolia to calm visible signs of irritation.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of blend

Noun

Most of the characters are amalgams of people who knew and worked with Bourdain, who died by suicide in 2018 at age 61.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
As is the case with many of China’s policies, there is often a large gulf between words and deeds, and studying China’s history with rare earths reveals the amalgam of competing priorities that have shaped its policy.

— GLORIA XIONG, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of amalgam

Noun

Each contains a proprietary ingredient combination named VitaMega Complex, consisting of vitamin-C rich Kakadu plum, inositol to strengthen the hair fiber, and sacha inchi, an omega-dense oil that nourishes hair.

— Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
The combination of the two would make for a striking dual showcase for any actor — let alone one whose big break happened just a few months ago, following decades of putting in the work.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of combination

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