noun
- Plural of emulsoid; colloidal systems in which one liquid is dispersed throughout another liquid, forming a stable or semi-stable mixture.
Usage: technical; chemistry; colloid science
Examples
- Milk is one of the most common emulsoids found in nature, with fat globules dispersed in water.
- Emulsoids are important in pharmaceutical formulations for delivering hydrophobic drugs.
- The stability of emulsoids depends on the presence of emulsifying agents.
- Mayonnaise and cream are examples of emulsoids used in cooking.
- Scientists study emulsoids to understand how to improve product shelf life.