Definition

A mixture of two liquids that usually do not mix well, where one liquid is dispersed in small droplets within the other, like oil in vinegar.

Example

The salad dressing was an emulsion of oil and vinegar that created a smooth texture.

Conversation

Have you ever tried making salad dressing with an emulsion?

Yeah, I love that creamy texture it creates!

It's amazing how oil and vinegar can come together in an emulsion.

Exactly! It makes everything taste so much better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Emulsion → It is formed from "emulgere" (meaning to milk out) and the prefix "e-" (meaning out of). The word describes a mixture where one liquid is dispersed in another, similar to how milk is obtained from a source.

Memory Tip

Think of 'milking out' ('emulgere') a liquid to remember that an emulsion is a mixture of liquids.

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