Emulsion

word

1. Noun

Any liquid preparation of a color and consistency resembling milk; as: (a) In pharmacy, an extract of seeds, or a mixture of oil and water united by a mucilaginous substance. (b) In photography, a liquid preparation of collodion holding salt of silver, used in the photographic process.

2. Noun

(chemistry) a colloid in which both phases are liquids; "an oil-in-water emulsion"
Vocabulary classified under Chemistry
More about this word
Synonyms and related words
Explore this word