emulsion
noun
any colloidal suspension of a liquid in another liquid.
emulsions
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pluralof emulsion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Water-in-diesel emulsions are a practical and cost-effective way to make diesel engines cleaner," said lead author Dr. Chukwuemeka Fortunatus Nnadozie.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 13, 2026
Foams appear in everyday life as soap suds, shaving cream, whipped toppings and food emulsions like mayonnaise.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 15, 2026
Most medicated creams, cosmetics and lotions are emulsions of oils and water, which is why they look white.
From Salon ● Jan. 2, 2024
These mechanical mixing methods are even more essential for the formation of so-called "permanent emulsions" such as mayonnaise.
From Salon ● Jan. 2, 2024
I go anyway through the ankle- deep water of flooded street corners, the brown pools slicked with spectral emulsions of engine oil and cooking grease, soot and sweat.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
