vesiöljy
Vesiöljy is a Finnish term that translates to "water oil" or "oil and water." It commonly refers to a mixture of oil and water that does not readily mix, such as salad dressing components before they are emulsified or a spill of oil on water. In a culinary context, vesiöljy describes the separation that occurs in un-emulsified dressings, where the oil and vinegar or water components stratify into distinct layers. This is a natural phenomenon due to the differing densities and polarities of oil and water.
In environmental contexts, vesiöljy is often used to describe the visual appearance of an oil slick on