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hydrosol

[ hahy-druh-sawl, -sol ]

noun

, Physical Chemistry.
  1. a colloidal suspension in water.


hydrosol

/ ˈhaɪdrəˌsɒl /

noun

  1. chem a sol that has water as its liquid phase
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrosol1

First recorded in 1860–65; hydro- 1 + sol(ution)
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Example Sentences

Think of it as a sampler kit of the Brujita basics: One cleanser, one hydrosol and one Hechizo Facial Serum.

Morning begins with a B12 shot to the glutes promoted by a reality-TV-handsome osteopath and anesthesiologist, and a syringe juice shot to the mouth laced with bioactive silver hydrosol, which allegedly does wonders for something.

Lavender grower and distiller Holly Adams-Kauffmann, who practices aromatherapy and holistic healing at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, says, "My 98-year-old mom lives with me, and I use lavender hydrosol on her hair and scalp when she gets itchy."

Hydrosol and rose essential oil are then extracted from the flowers via steam distillation for use in products.

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