hydrosol

American  

[hahy-druh-sawl, -sol] / ˈhaɪ drəˌsɔl, -ˌsɒl /

noun

Physical Chemistry.

1. a colloidal suspension in water.

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hydrosol British  

/ ˈhaɪdrəˌsɒl /

noun

1. chem a sol that has water as its liquid phase

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Etymology

Origin of hydrosol

First recorded in 1860–65; hydro- ¹ + sol(ution)

Example Sentences

Think of it as a sampler kit of the Brujita basics: One cleanser, one hydrosol and one Hechizo Facial Serum.

From Los Angeles Times

Morning begins with a B12 shot to the glutes promoted by a reality-TV-handsome osteopath and anesthesiologist, and a syringe juice shot to the mouth laced with bioactive silver hydrosol, which allegedly does wonders for something.

From Washington Post

Lavender grower and distiller Holly Adams-Kauffmann, who practices aromatherapy and holistic healing at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, says, "My 98-year-old mom lives with me, and I use lavender hydrosol on her hair and scalp when she gets itchy."

From Los Angeles Times

Hydrosol and rose essential oil are then extracted from the flowers via steam distillation for use in products.

From Los Angeles Times