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