Emulsion (Noun)
Meaning 1
(chemistry) a colloid in which both phases are liquids; "an oil-in-water emulsion".
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The mayonnaise is a stable emulsion of oil and water that is held together by the lecithin in the egg yolks.
- The pharmacist carefully mixed the two liquids together to create a uniform emulsion that would be easy to administer to the patient.
- The emulsion of water and oil in the coolant system of the car helped to regulate the engine temperature.
- The cosmetologist explained that the moisturizer was an emulsion of oil and water that would help to hydrate and soften the skin.
- The food scientist studied the properties of the emulsion in the salad dressing to understand how it affected the flavor and texture of the final product.
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Meaning 2
A light-sensitive coating on paper or film; consists of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in a gelatin.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.