plural emulsions
technical
1
: a mixture of liquids
Note: In an emulsion, small drops of one liquid are mixed throughout another liquid.
2
: a thin coating on photographic film or paper that contains chemicals which are sensitive to light
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“Emulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/emulsion. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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