emulsion
nounUK /ɪˈmʌlʃən/
US /ɪˈmʌlʃən/
A mixture where tiny drops of one liquid are spread through another liquid and do not separate.
Mayonnaise is an emulsion of oil and vinegar.
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2. A light-sensitive coating on photographic film or paper.
The photographer applied the emulsion to the glass plate.
3. A type of paint in which pigment is mixed with water and a binder.
She painted the wall with a white emulsion.
4. A medicinal preparation in which oily and watery ingredients are mixed together.
The pharmacist prepared an emulsion for the patient's skin.