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emulsion

Syllabification: (e·mul·sion)

Pronunciation: /iˈməlSHən/

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Definition of emulsion

noun

1a fine dispersion of minute droplets of one liquid in another in which it is not soluble or miscible.
a fine dispersion of one liquid or puréed food substance in another:ravioli with pea and ginger emulsion

2 (also emulsion paint) a water-based paint used for walls.
a light-sensitive coating for photographic films and plates, containing crystals of a silver compound dispersed in a medium such as gelatin.

Origin:

early 17th century (denoting a milky liquid made by crushing almonds in water): from modern Latin emulsio(n-), from the verb emulgere 'milk out', from e- (variant of ex-) 'out' + mulgere 'to milk'

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