yolk
Example Sentences
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In these cases, the sheer size of the cell and the presence of a large yolk sac prevent the actin ring from fully closing.
From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026
Battling strong currents, Ralph Pace captured this image of a swell shark egg case, revealing a glowing embryo, complete with gill slits and a yolk sac.
From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025
At its best, hollandaise is pure alchemy — with nothing more than butter, lemon, egg yolk, salt.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2025
Eventually, membrane or no, there will be some gas exchange, causing the egg white to become more watery and leak into the yolk, ultimately breaking the yolk.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2025
I brushed the yolk on top, and we all stood back and looked.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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