Definitions for emulsion
ɪˈmʌl ʃənemul·sion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. emulsionnoun

   (chemistry) a colloid in which both phases are liquids

   "an oil-in-water emulsion"

2. emulsion, photographic emulsionnoun

   a light-sensitive coating on paper or film; consists of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in a gelatin

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1. emulsionnoun

   a stable suspension of small droplets of one liquid in another with which it is immiscible

   Mayonnaise is an emulsion where egg is used to keep oil and water mixed.

2. emulsionnoun

   a colloid in which both phases are liquid

3. emulsionnoun

   the coating of photosensitive silver halide grains in a thin gelatine layer on a photographic film

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Emulsionnoun

   A form of medicine, by bruising oily seeds and kernels, and drawing out their substances with some liquor, that thereby becomes milky. John Quincy

   Etymology: emulsio, Latin.

   The aliment is dissolved by an operation resembling that of making an emulsion; in which operation the oily parts of nuts and seeds, being gently ground in a marble mortar, and gradually mixed with some watery liquor, are dissolved into a sweet, thick, turbid, milky liquor, resembling the chyle in an animal body. John Arbuthnot, on Aliments.

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1. emulsion

   An emulsion is a mixture of two or more liquids that are normally immiscible (do not mix well). This mix is achieved by dispersing tiny droplets of one liquid into the other, held together by an agent known as an emulsifier. Emulsions are commonly found in foods, cosmetics, paints, and pharmaceuticals. Examples include milk (a mix of water and butterfat) and mayonnaise (a mix of vinegar and oil).

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Emulsionnoun

   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

2. Etymology: [From L. emulgere, emulsum: cf. F. mulsion. See Emulge.]

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1. Emulsion

   An emulsion is a mixture of two or more liquids that are normally immiscible. Emulsions are part of a more general class of two-phase systems of matter called colloids. Although the terms colloid and emulsion are sometimes used interchangeably, emulsion should be used when both the dispersed and the continuous phase are liquids. In an emulsion, one liquid is dispersed in the other. Examples of emulsions include vinaigrettes, milk, mayonnaise, and some cutting fluids for metal working. The photo-sensitive side of photographic film is an example of a colloid. The word "emulsion" comes from the Latin word for "to milk", as milk is an emulsion of milk fat and water, among other components. Two liquids can form different types of emulsions. As an example, oil and water can form, firstly, an oil-in-water emulsion, where the oil is the dispersed phase, and water is the dispersion medium. Secondly, they can form a water-in-oil emulsion, where water is the dispersed phase and oil is the external phase. Multiple emulsions are also possible, including a "water-in-oil-in-water" emulsion and an "oil-in-water-in-oil" emulsion.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Emulsion

   e-mul′shun, n. a milky liquid prepared by mixing oil and water by means of another substance that combines with both.—adj. Emul′sic, pertaining to emulsion.—v.t. Emul′sify.—n. Emul′sin, a peculiar ferment present in the bitter and sweet almond, which forms a constituent of all almond emulsions.—adj. Emul′sive. [Fr.,—L. emulgēre, emulsum, to milk out—e, out, and mulgēre, to milk.]

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1. Emulsion

   Emu vs. Emulsion -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Emu and Emulsion.

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1. solenium

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of emulsion in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of emulsion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of emulsion in a Sentence

1. The Alberta Energy Regulator:

   The remaining 55 pipelines affected by the order, which contain several products, including crude oil, natural gas, salt water, fresh water and emulsion, continue to be suspended, these pipelines ... will not return to service until Nexen can demonstrate that the pipelines can be operated safely and within all requirements.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=emulsion
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Emulsion
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=emulsion
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emulsion
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=emulsion
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=emulsion