word
emulsion
ih-MUHL-shun
ɪˈmʌlʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
emulsion
Dictionary meaning
A mixture of two liquids that normally do not stay blended, such as oil and water.
History and origin
Latin emulgere, meaning 'to milk out'.
Examples
- The mustard helped the vinaigrette form a stable emulsion.
Common mispronunciations
ee-MULL-see-on
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