emulsion

Meanings

• noun

  A stable mixture of two immiscible liquids, such as oil and water, in which small droplets of one liquid are dispersed in the other and coated with a film of the other to prevent coalescence.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with emulsion
pulsion , fusion , delusion

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Variants

List of all variants of emulsion that leads to same result
emulsion , emulsions

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Etymology

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From the Latin emulsus, past participle of emulgare, meaning 'to grind up or boil together'.

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Trivia

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1. Emulsions were used in ancient Egypt for cosmetic purposes.

2. The largest emulsion in the world is the Gulf of Mexico, which is an oil-in-water emulsion.

3. Mayonnaise is an example of an emulsion that separates when agitated, but shaking it vigorously can help re-emulsify it.

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1. colloid: Emulsions are a type of colloid where two immiscible liquids are dispersed in each other.

2. emulsifier: A substance added to an emulsion to help stabilize it by reducing the interfacial tension between the two immiscible liquids.

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Culture

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Emulsions have been used in various fields such as food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. In food industry, mayonnaise and salad dressings are common examples of emulsions. In pharmaceuticals, emulsions are used for drug delivery systems. In cosmetics, creams and lotions are emulsions that help in delivering active ingredients.

How to Memorize "emulsion"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine oil and water being mixed together and small droplets of oil being coated with a thin layer of water to prevent them from merging.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'emulsion' with a milkshake or a creamy soup.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Oil in Water' to remember that oil is dispersed in water in an emulsion.

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