HeyRuaHow to say “emulsion” in Irish
- Irish:
- eibleacht
- English:
- emulsion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EB-lukht” /ˈɛbʲlʲəxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- eibleachta, na heibleachta (e.g. le linn déanamh na heibleachta, while making the emulsion)
What does “eibleacht” mean?
- emulsion
- A mixture in which tiny drops of one liquid are spread evenly through another liquid that it does not dissolve in.Also: emulsified mixture, suspension.
“Eibleacht” with the article
Here is eibleacht after the article (an t-alt).
an eibleacht
the emulsion
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Eibleacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eibleacht, the Irish word for emulsion.
Is eibleacht é an bainne.
Milk is an emulsion.
Croith an buidéal chun eibleacht a dhéanamh.
Shake the bottle to make an emulsion.
Scar an eibleacht tar éis tamaill.
The emulsion separated after a while.
Tá ola agus uisce san eibleacht seo.
There is oil and water in this emulsion.
Is eibleacht thiubh í an mhaonáis.
Mayonnaise is a thick emulsion.
Bhí cobhsaíocht na heibleachta go maith.
The stability of the emulsion was good.
Chuir an múinteoir eibleacht faoin micreascóp.
The teacher put an emulsion under the microscope.
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Emulsion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for emulsion?
The Irish for emulsion is eibleacht (pronounced “EB-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce eibleacht in Irish?
Eibleacht is said like “EB-lukht” (IPA /ˈɛbʲlʲəxt̪/).
Does eibleacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for eibleacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does eibleacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eibleacht (the emulsion), a heibleacht (her emulsion), a n-eibleacht (their emulsion).
Is eibleacht used for emulsion paint?
Eibleacht is mainly the scientific term for an emulsion; emulsion paint is usually described as péint eibleachta.
