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Emulsion - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Emulsion : (noun)
1: (chemistry) a colloid in which both phases are liquids; "an
oil-in-water emulsion"
2: a light-sensitive coating on paper or film; consists of fine
grains of silver bromide suspended in a gelatin [syn: photographic
emulsion]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Emulsion : \E*mul"sion\, n. [Based on 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.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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