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emulsion

[ih-muhl-shuhn] / ɪˈmʌl ʃən /
NOUN
cream
Synonyms
STRONGEST
jelly ointment paste
STRONG
cerate chrism cosmetic demulcent essence liniment salve unction unguent
WEAK
moisturizer
NOUN
paint
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acrylic color cosmetic dye enamel latex makeup oil pigment stain varnish wax
STRONG
chroma coloring flat gloss greasepaint overlay rouge tempera veneer
NOUN
solution
Synonyms
STRONG
blend compound dissolvent elixir extract fluid juice mix sap solvent suspension
Antonyms
WEAK
chemical doubt element problem quandary question trouble

Example Sentences

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Choosing the right surfactant and using the correct concentration are essential for keeping the emulsion stable.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

These glass plates recorded images of the night sky using a light-sensitive emulsion covering their surface.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2025

Because organic fertilizers like fish emulsion have very low concentrations of nitrogen and other elements, he recommends a monthly application of a water-soluble food labeled with a 20-20-20 NPK ratio instead.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2024

First, elastomer microparticles are produced from oil-in-water emulsion drops.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2024

He shook a bottle of yellow emulsion labeled Hall’s Cream Salve and poured it into the deep cuts.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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