emulsion
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The pitted road surface was scalped by a 30-tonne machine planer and the debris swept out before a bitumen emulsion binder was sprayed ahead of the laying of fresh asphalt.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Three of the four said they disliked cold lay repairs and that a properly laid hot fill option, done to the proper depth and with a tack coat emulsion, should last years.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Choosing the right surfactant and using the correct concentration are essential for keeping the emulsion stable.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 13, 2026
On top sat red shrimp tartare and some final dollops of shrimp-head emulsion tied the dish together like a well-written ending.
From Salon ● Dec. 6, 2025
If she’d been in the Jordan College Retiring Room when Lord Asriel had projected the photograms he’d made with the special emulsion, she would have recognized the effect.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
Foams appear in everyday life as soap suds, shaving cream, whipped toppings and food emulsions like mayonnaise.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 15, 2026
Personal skincare products, ranging from beauty cosmetics to medical creams, rely on sophisticated "chassis" formulations -- often emulsions or gels -- to effectively deliver active ingredients.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 25, 2024
Other common emulsions are inks, ice cream, margarine and hair products, to name just a few.
From Salon ● Jan. 2, 2024
So next time you're making a salad, check your emulsions.
From Salon ● Jan. 2, 2024
I go anyway through the ankle- deep water of flooded street corners, the brown pools slicked with spectral emulsions of engine oil and cooking grease, soot and sweat.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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