emulsion | ||
1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) a colloid in which both phases are liquids | |
Examples: | "an oil-in-water emulsion" |
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Related terms: | colloid chemistry | |
2. | [ noun ] (photography) a light-sensitive coating on paper or film; consists of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in a gelatin | |
Synonyms: | photographic_emulsion | |
Related terms: | coating silver_nitrate silver_bromide emulsify | |
Similar spelling: |
emulsify emulsifier emulsified emulous |