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Definition of emulsion paint

: a paint having water usually as the volatile phase with various nonvolatile substances (such as a linseed-oil varnish) in emulsion as the binder — compare latex paint

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“Emulsion paint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emulsion%20paint. Accessed 26 May. 2022.

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