Definitions for: Emulsion

[n] a light-sensitive coating on paper or film; consists of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in a gelatin
[n] (chemistry) a colloid in which both phases are liquids; "an oil-in-water emulsion"

Webster (1913) Definition: E*mul"sion, n. [From L. emulgere, emulsum: cf. F.
['e]mulsion. See Emulge.]
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.

Synonyms: photographic emulsion

See Also: coat, coating, colloid, silver bromide, silver nitrate

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