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
By blending cellulose nanofibers from wood with zein protein from corn, the scientists developed an emulsion.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2025
As Ku and her team explain, Pickering emulsions lower interfacial energy by covering the interface of water and oil with solid nanoparticles (NPs) instead of using molecular surfactants.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2025
In cosmetics or food, emulsions (like mayo) typically need surfactants (chemicals that help oil and water mix).
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2025
But instead of just mixing them, the team uses a special type of emulsion called a Pickering emulsion, where tiny solid particles (nanoparticles) sit at the boundary between the oil and water.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2025
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2025
As Ku and her team explain, Pickering emulsions lower interfacial energy by covering the interface of water and oil with solid nanoparticles (NPs) instead of using molecular surfactants.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2025
In cosmetics or food, emulsions (like mayo) typically need surfactants (chemicals that help oil and water mix).
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2025
But instead of just mixing them, the team uses a special type of emulsion called a Pickering emulsion, where tiny solid particles (nanoparticles) sit at the boundary between the oil and water.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulsion
Noun
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As soon as the mixture starts frothing, it’s served in small cups, similar to those used for espresso.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2025
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Fill cabbage leaves with meat and rice mixture, one at a time, starting with the largest leaves.—
Barbara Ellis,
Denver Post,
11 May 2025
Noun
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The 18-inch alloy wheels and LED lighting elements further give you a mod, snappy look.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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This feat is achieved by giving the bike part a negative charge and the solid material (an aluminum alloy) a positive charge.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 May 2025
Noun
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The Calvin Klein Motive Cotton Lightly Lined Bralette is underwire-free and made from a cotton-elastane blend.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Several bishops likened Pope Leo XIV to a fusion of Popes Francis and Benedict, noting his blend of intellectual rigor and pastoral warmth while highlighting his Augustinian background and canon law expertise.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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Parton, who has partnered with Conagra Brands before, also has a line of baking mixes and frostings with Duncan Hines.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Cattle dog mix Age: 4 years old Say hello to Orchid, a gorgeous girl with a sleek black coat, bright white accents, and a speckled belly that’s just begging for rubs.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
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Over time, Hawaii’s diverse communities have evolved homespun amalgams of favorite dishes handed down from generation to generation, creating a foodie nirvana.—
Ben Davidson,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Then again, each generation’s Times Square is different from the next, though all are some amalgam of the tawdry and the brilliant, of decay and glitter.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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The key to Coachella fashion is an amalgamation of trends culminating together in one place.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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To Hagar, the dream wasn’t merely an amalgamation of Eddie Van Halen memories seeping out of his subconsciousness.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2025
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Its ascent was driven by a combination of factors including easing trade tension between the United States and China and Moody's downgrade of U.S. sovereign debt which has prompted investors to seek alternative investment sources to the dollar.—
Samuel Indyk,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Hudson said Wednesday in his letter to Gilmore and Eaves that the decline compared with fiscal 2024 is expected largely due to a combination of two factors.—
Michael R. Wickline,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
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“Emulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulsion. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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