Plural of yolk
regular plural
The plural of yolk is yolks.
Forms of yolk
| Singular | yolk /jəʊk/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | yolks /jəʊks/ |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Yolks in a sentence
- The lecithin in egg yolks is often used as an emulsifier.From the entry emulsifier
- The albumens (whites) will be tender and slightly 'curdy', the yolks still soft and silky.2021, Darina Allen, “Eggs, Dairy [Soft-boiled Eggs]”, in How to Cook: The 100 Essential Recipes Everyone should Know, London: Kyle Books…. From the entry albumen
- I’d prefer to keep things straightforward and stick in the lovely, tasty yolks, too.2020 January 8, Felicity Cloake, “How to make the perfect gluten-free chocolate brownies – recipe”, in The Guardian. From the entry after all
- Fondutas are silky cheese concoctions differentiated from fondues because they're thickened with egg yolks.2006, Ellen Brown, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fondues And Hot Dips. From the entry fonduta
- Egg yolks contain a starch-digesting enzyme, amylase, that is remarkably resistant to heat.2004, Harold McGee, chapter 2, in On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen, Scribner, →ISBN. From the entry amylase
Meaning of yolk
- noun The yellow, spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the white albumen, and serves as nutriment for the growing young.
- noun The grease in a sheep's fleece; lanolin.
- verb To produce yolk.
Questions about the plural of yolk
- What is the plural of yolk?
- The plural of yolk is yolks.
- Is yolk countable?
- Yolk is a countable and uncountable noun.
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