emulsion

noun

emul·sion | \ i-ˈməl-shən

Definition of emulsion

1a : a system (such as fat in milk) consisting of a liquid dispersed with or without an emulsifier in an immiscible liquid usually in droplets of larger than colloidal size

b : the state of such a system

2 : suspension sense 2b(3) especially : a suspension of a sensitive silver salt or a mixture of silver halides in a viscous medium (such as a gelatin solution) forming a coating on photographic plates, film, or paper

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milk is basically an oil-in-water emulsion

Recent Examples on the Web This includes a chocolate martini variation - the Tiramisu cocktail, made with a coffee-cream emulsion, Kahlua Chocolate Liqueur, Mozart Chocolate Liqueur, a touch of Disaronno Amaretto, and of course the signature Barriere chocolate disc. — Aly Walansky, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2021 The prettiest pasta is beef-stuffed tortelli, dappled with an emulsion of smoked mozzarella and set on a grass-green puree of rapini. — Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2021 The mustard, garlic, and anchovies that get mixed into the egg yolk will help support the emulsion. — Beth Segal, cleveland, 23 Sep. 2021 The plant should take up the fish emulsion quickly. — oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2021 Schrader’s moral inquiry hinges, as usual, on a semi-successful emulsion of narrative contrivance and philosophical seriousness. — Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2021 The tomato was incorporated sometime in the 18th century, and eventually the blender turned salmorejo into an undemanding emulsion and summertime salvation. — Bon Appétit, 13 Aug. 2021 Soups and salads on the menu include a tomato soup with lemon and sunflower seed ($8) and peach salad with herb emulsion, feta, basil, mint, sesame and tajin ($12). — Jordyn Noennig, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2021 Whisk the remaining marinade into an emulsion and spoon some of it over the shrimp and vegetables. — Washington Post, 28 July 2021

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emulsion

noun

English Language Learners Definition of emulsion

: a mixture of liquids

: a thin coating on photographic film or paper that contains chemicals which are sensitive to light

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emulsion

noun

emul·sion | \ i-ˈməl-shən

Kids Definition of emulsion

: two liquids mixed together so that tiny drops of one liquid are scattered throughout the other

emulsion

noun

emul·sion | \ i-ˈməl-shən

Medical Definition of emulsion

1a : a system (as fat in milk) consisting of a liquid dispersed with or without an emulsifier in an immiscible liquid usually in droplets of larger than colloidal size

b : the state of such a system

2 : suspension sense 2 especially : a suspension of a sensitive silver salt or a mixture of halides of silver in a viscous medium (as a gelatin solution) forming a coating on photographic plates, film, or paper