emulsion

[ ih-muhl-shuhn ]

/ ɪˈmʌl ʃən /

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noun

Physical Chemistry. any colloidal suspension of a liquid in another liquid.

such a suspension used in cosmetics.

Pharmacology. a liquid preparation consisting of two completely immiscible liquids, one of which, as minute globules coated by a gum or other mucilaginous substance, is dispersed throughout the other: used as a means of making a medicine palatable.

Photography. a composition sensitive to some or all of the actinic rays of light, consisting of one or more of the silver halides suspended in gelatin, applied in a thin layer to one surface of a film or the like.

Origin of emulsion

1605–15; <New Latin ēmulsiōn- (stem of ēmulsiō), equivalent to Latin ēmuls(us) milked out (ē-e-¹ + mulsus, past participle of mulgēre to milk) + -iōn--ion

OTHER WORDS FROM emulsion

e·mul·sive, adjective

Words nearby emulsion

emulgent, emulous, emuls., emulsifier, emulsify, emulsion, emulsoid, emunctory, emu oil, emu parade, emu-wren

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Example sentences from the Web for emulsion

Anyone who has witnessed an unsightly oil slick atop a broken hollandaise or a pot of fondue has seen evidence of a failed emulsion.
The scientific way to make perfectly creamy fondue|By Pat Polowsky/Saveur|October 2, 2020|Popular Science
An emulsion is a stable mixture of two substances that normally don’t like to be mixed—like oil and water.
The scientific way to make perfectly creamy fondue|By Pat Polowsky/Saveur|October 2, 2020|Popular Science
Cornstarch can be added to thicken and stabilize the mixture a bit and also aid in forming the emulsion, whereas garlic, kirsch, and nutmeg are often added to round out the flavor of fondue.
The scientific way to make perfectly creamy fondue|By Pat Polowsky/Saveur|October 2, 2020|Popular Science
Set to cool and then blend on high speed to make an emulsion.
Taco Recipes & Vodka Cocktails: Perfect Pairings|Julieta Ballesteros|October 4, 2011|DAILY BEAST

That's great if you're trying to create an emulsion, but Tejedor had a few other tricks in store.
Home Ec at Harvard|Laura Colarusso|December 6, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Whisking oil and vinegar in a bowl is the most tenuous kind of emulsion.
The Way To Dress A Naked Salad|Chris Styler|July 7, 2009|DAILY BEAST
A creamy, opaque mixture of the oil and water, called an emulsion, will result.
A Practical Physiology|Albert F. Blaisdell
At all events, let your preservative stand while you filter your emulsion.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 483, April 4, 1885|Various
If the emulsion is cold and semi-solid, use several parts of warm water at first.
The Practical Garden-Book|C. E. Hunn
According to modern ideas, no true miscibility exists, but a suspension or emulsion is formed (see Ostwald, p. 237).
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2.|Julius Stieglitz
Dr. Sampson being duly invited asked if he should bring his Emulsion.
Hard Cash|Charles Reade

British Dictionary definitions for emulsion

emulsion

/ (ɪˈmʌlʃən) /

noun

photog a light-sensitive coating on a base, such as paper or film, consisting of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in gelatine

chem a colloid in which both phases are liquidsan oil-in-water emulsion

Also called: emulsion paint a type of paint in which the pigment is suspended in a vehicle, usually a synthetic resin, that is dispersed in water as an emulsion. It usually gives a mat finish

pharmacol a mixture in which an oily medicine is dispersed in another liquid

any liquid resembling milk

Derived forms of emulsion

emulsive, adjective

Word Origin for emulsion

C17: from New Latin ēmulsiō, from Latin ēmulsus milked out, from ēmulgēre to milk out, drain out, from mulgēre to milk

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for emulsion

emulsion

[ ĭ-mŭl′shən ]

n.

A suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix.

Other words from emulsion

e•mul′sive adj.

Scientific definitions for emulsion

emulsion

[ ĭ-mŭl′shən ]

A suspension of tiny droplets of one liquid in a second liquid. By making an emulsion, one can mix two liquids that ordinarily do not mix well, such as oil and water. Compare aerosol foam.

Other words from emulsion

emulsify verb

单词	emulsion
释义	emulsion [ ih-muhl-shuhn ] / ɪˈmʌl ʃən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR emulsion ON THESAURUS.COM noun Physical Chemistry. any colloidal suspension of a liquid in another liquid. such a suspension used in cosmetics. Pharmacology. a liquid preparation consisting of two completely immiscible liquids, one of which, as minute globules coated by a gum or other mucilaginous substance, is dispersed throughout the other: used as a means of making a medicine palatable. Photography. a composition sensitive to some or all of the actinic rays of light, consisting of one or more of the silver halides suspended in gelatin, applied in a thin layer to one surface of a film or the like. Origin of emulsion 1605–15; <New Latin ēmulsiōn- (stem of ēmulsiō), equivalent to Latin ēmuls(us) milked out (ē-e-¹ + mulsus, past participle of mulgēre to milk) + -iōn--ion OTHER WORDS FROM emulsion e·mul·sive, adjective Words nearby emulsion emulgent, emulous, emuls., emulsifier, emulsify, emulsion, emulsoid, emunctory, emu oil, emu parade, emu-wren Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for emulsion Anyone who has witnessed an unsightly oil slick atop a broken hollandaise or a pot of fondue has seen evidence of a failed emulsion. The scientific way to make perfectly creamy fondue\|By Pat Polowsky/Saveur\|October 2, 2020\|Popular Science An emulsion is a stable mixture of two substances that normally don’t like to be mixed—like oil and water. The scientific way to make perfectly creamy fondue\|By Pat Polowsky/Saveur\|October 2, 2020\|Popular Science Cornstarch can be added to thicken and stabilize the mixture a bit and also aid in forming the emulsion, whereas garlic, kirsch, and nutmeg are often added to round out the flavor of fondue. The scientific way to make perfectly creamy fondue\|By Pat Polowsky/Saveur\|October 2, 2020\|Popular Science Set to cool and then blend on high speed to make an emulsion. Taco Recipes & Vodka Cocktails: Perfect Pairings\|Julieta Ballesteros\|October 4, 2011\|DAILY BEAST That's great if you're trying to create an emulsion, but Tejedor had a few other tricks in store. Home Ec at Harvard\|Laura Colarusso\|December 6, 2010\|DAILY BEAST Whisking oil and vinegar in a bowl is the most tenuous kind of emulsion. The Way To Dress A Naked Salad\|Chris Styler\|July 7, 2009\|DAILY BEAST A creamy, opaque mixture of the oil and water, called an emulsion, will result. A Practical Physiology\|Albert F. Blaisdell At all events, let your preservative stand while you filter your emulsion. Scientific American Supplement, No. 483, April 4, 1885\|Various If the emulsion is cold and semi-solid, use several parts of warm water at first. The Practical Garden-Book\|C. E. Hunn According to modern ideas, no true miscibility exists, but a suspension or emulsion is formed (see Ostwald, p. 237). The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2.\|Julius Stieglitz Dr. Sampson being duly invited asked if he should bring his Emulsion. Hard Cash\|Charles Reade British Dictionary definitions for emulsion emulsion / (ɪˈmʌlʃən) / noun photog a light-sensitive coating on a base, such as paper or film, consisting of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in gelatine chem a colloid in which both phases are liquidsan oil-in-water emulsion Also called: emulsion paint a type of paint in which the pigment is suspended in a vehicle, usually a synthetic resin, that is dispersed in water as an emulsion. It usually gives a mat finish pharmacol a mixture in which an oily medicine is dispersed in another liquid any liquid resembling milk Derived forms of emulsion emulsive, adjective Word Origin for emulsion C17: from New Latin ēmulsiō, from Latin ēmulsus milked out, from ēmulgēre to milk out, drain out, from mulgēre to milk Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to emulsion varnish, oil, enamel, color, makeup, cosmetic, pigment, wax, dye, stain, latex, acrylic, ointment, paste, jelly, flat, coloring, overlay, rouge, gloss Medical definitions for emulsion emulsion [ ĭ-mŭl′shən ] n. A suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix. Other words from emulsion e•mul′sive adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for emulsion emulsion [ ĭ-mŭl′shən ] A suspension of tiny droplets of one liquid in a second liquid. By making an emulsion, one can mix two liquids that ordinarily do not mix well, such as oil and water. Compare aerosol foam. Other words from emulsion emulsify verb The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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emulsion

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