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Emulsion

A stable suspension of small droplets of one liquid in another with which it is immiscible.

📖 Definitions of "Emulsion"

noun

1
A stable suspension of small droplets of one liquid in another with which it is immiscible.
"Mayonnaise is an emulsion where egg is used to keep oil and water mixed."
2
A colloid in which both phases are liquid.
3
The coating of photosensitive silver halide grains in a thin gelatine layer on a photographic film.

🔄 Synonyms of "Emulsion"

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Word	Definition
photographic emulsionnoun	(photography) A colloid, containing light-sensitive material, that is coated onto a length of film for use in predigital photography

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Emulsion"

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Word	Definition
photographic emulsionnoun	(photography) A colloid, containing light-sensitive material, that is coated onto a length of film for use in predigital photography
emulsificationnoun	The process by which an emulsion is formed.
ammoniumnoun	(inorganic chemistry) The univalent NH₄⁺ cation, derived by the protonation of ammonia
dispersionnoun	The state of being dispersed.
blendnoun	A mixture of two or more things.
mixturenoun	Something produced by mixing.
mixnoun	(ambitransitive) To form by mingling; to produce by the stirring together of ingredients; to concoct from different parts.
colloidnoun	(physical chemistry) A stable system of two phases, one of which is dispersed in the other in the form of very small droplets or particles.
suspensionnoun	The act of suspending, or the state of being suspended.
ointmentnoun	(medicine) A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.
linimentnoun	A topical medical preparation intended to be rubbed into the skin with friction, as for example to relieve symptoms of arthritis.
milknoun	(uncountable) A white liquid produced by the mammary glands of female mammals to nourish their young. From certain animals, especially cows, it is also called dairy milk and is a common food for humans as a beverage or used to produce various dairy products such as butter, cheese, and yogurt.
mayonnaisenoun	A dressing made from vegetable oil, raw egg yolks, vinegar or lemon juice, and seasoning, used on salads, with french fries, in sandwiches etc.
admixturenoun	An instance of admixing, a mixing in of something.
compoundnoun	Anything made by combining several things.
concoctionnoun	The preparing of a medicine, food or other substance out of many ingredients.
creamnoun	The butterfat or milkfat part of milk which rises to the top; this part when separated from the remainder.
lotionnoun	A low- to medium-viscosity topical preparation intended for application to unbroken skin.
salvenoun	An ointment, cream, or balm with soothing, healing, or calming effects.
dressingnoun	The activity of getting dressed.