English dictionary

emulsion

/I/'m/@/l/S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

(chemistry) a colloid in which both phases are liquids

noun.substance

Examples
An oil-in-water emulsion.

Source: WordNet 3.0
a light-sensitive coating on paper or film; consists of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in a gelatin

noun.artifact

Synonyms photographic emulsion

Source: WordNet 3.0
Any liquid preparation of a color and consistency resembling milk; as: <sd><i>(a)</i></sd> In pharmacy, an extract of seeds, or a mixture of oil and water united by a mucilaginous substance. <sd><i>(b)</i></sd> In photography, a liquid preparation of collodion holding salt of silver, used in the photographic process.

noun

Source: webster1913