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hydrosol

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

noun

Physical Chemistry.

  1. a colloidal suspension in water.

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)

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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2021

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