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emulsion definition
emul·sion (ē mul′s̸hən, i-)
noun
a stable colloidal suspension, as milk, consisting of an immiscible liquid dispersed and held in another liquid by substances called emulsifiers; specif.,
- Pharmacy such a suspension used as a vehicle for medication
- Photog. a suspension of a salt of silver, platinum, etc. in gelatin or collodion, used to coat plates, film, and paper
Etymology: ModL emulsio < L emulsus, pp. of emulgere, to milk or drain out < e-, out + mulgere, to milk
Related Forms:
- emulsive emul′·sive (-siv) adjective
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