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Meaning of emulsion
A mixture of two or more liquids that don't normally mix, such as oil and water.
Etymology of emulsion
The word "emulsion" comes from the Latin word "emulsus", which is the past participle of "emulgere", meaning "to milk out".
Historically, the term "emulsion" was first used in the 17th century to describe the process of extracting oil from seeds or nuts.
Synonyms
mixture
blend
suspension
dispersion
colloid
solution
amalgam
compound
combination
amalgamation
composite
concoction
fusion
integration
merge
mishmash
meld
commixture
admixture
intermixture
farrago
medley
jumble
hodgepodge
pastiche
Definitions
- A mixture of two or more liquids that are normally immiscible (non-mixable), such as oil and water.
- * A stable mixture of two or more liquids that are normally immiscible, typically consisting of a liquid dispersed in another liquid.
Usage Examples
- The chef created a stable emulsion by slowly adding oil to the vinegar while whisking constantly.
- * Emulsions are commonly used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals to mix oil-based and water-based ingredients.
Antonyms
separation
division
distinction
isolation
detachment
disunion
disconnection
dissociation
segregation
partition
cleavage
rift
breach
fracture
split
severance
divorce
disjunction
disruption
dissolution