Meaning of the word emulsion in English
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emulsion
US /ɪˈmʌl.ʃən/
UK /ɪˈmʌl.ʃən/
Noun
1.
a fine dispersion of minute droplets of one liquid in another in which it is not soluble or miscible.
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Mayonnaise is an emulsion of oil and egg yolk.
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The cosmetic cream is a stable emulsion.
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2.
a light-sensitive coating, typically of silver halides in gelatin, used on photographic film and plates.
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The photographer checked the film's emulsion for scratches.
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Old photographic plates often have a delicate emulsion.
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