emulsion Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun (chemistry) a colloid in which both phases are liquids
- an oil-in-water emulsion
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noun a light-sensitive coating on paper or film; consists of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in a gelatin
photographic emulsion.
WordNet
E*mul"sion noun
Etymology
From L.Definitions
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.
