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emulsive
Variant of emulsion
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
Related Forms:
- emulsive adjective
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