Emulsion
To mix together two liquid ingredients that normally don't combine smoothly, such as oil and water. This is done by slowly adding one ingredient to the other while whisking rapidly. Emulsions can also be made in a blender or food processor. The liquids are broken up by the whisking and the tiny droplets of the heavier liquid disperse into the lighter one.
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