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formulation

formulation

13 6.3
A mixture made to a specific recipe for medical or technical use
  • noun
  • /ˌfɔrmjʊˈleɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : formulación
  • In order to apply this methodology, values for the variables in the formulation must be obtained.
  • policy formulation
  • parameters of the formulation
  • mathematical formulation

I have a, a custom formulation that we've built.

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Examples

  • In addition, a trace amount of lidocaine is included in Artecoll's formulation to help assuage local discomfort during injection.

    Academic text (2012)
  • It has a unique formulation that includes green tea extract to help restore moisture for a youthful looking complexion.

  • Professional teachers, in particular, are crucial to the formulation and successful implementation of education policies in any country.

    Academic text (2008)
  • And it's, for me, it's key to get that texture and that formulation that really suits the client's skin.

  • It's more of just the formulation seems to build up more on your lips and make them look fuller that way.

  • This is totally clean formulation and it's just a clear gloss.

  • But I can look past the smell of this product because of how amazing it feels on my hands and because of the formulation of the actual product.

  • Values for the parameters in the formulation were selected to represent typical business applications.

    Academic text (1991)
  • Hyaluronic acid constitutes 60% of the formulation and functions as the carrying fluid vector for the acrylic.

    Academic text (2012)
  • The scientist created a new formulation for the vaccine that would improve its effectiveness.

Synonyms

compound
vsformulation
  • Specialized
137 3.5

A substance made from two or more parts joined together

focuses on being prepared according to a specific formula rather than composition
preparation
vsformulation
  • Specialized
28 4.1

A substance made for medical, cosmetic, or scientific use

is more technical and used especially in chemical or industrial contexts
pharmaceutical
vsformulation
  • Specialized
18 4.6

A medicine used to treat or prevent illness

covers a wider range of formula-made substances beyond medicines

How Specialized

formulation
  • Specialized
13 6.3
compound
  • Specialized
137 3.5
blend
98 2.3

Surface Forms

formulation singular
formulations plural

Morphology

formulation = formulate (semi-transparent) = form + ulate + ion

Formulation is formed from 'formulate' + '-ion', but the sense meaning a chemical/technical mixture is a domain-specific extension that may not be obvious to all learners.

Etymology

Formulation comes from the word formula, which you can think of as a 'recipe' or exact mixture. So a formulation is like a carefully made 'recipe' for a medicine, sunscreen, or other product.