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| e·mul·sion [ i múlsh'n ] (plural e·mul·sions) |
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1. suspension of liquid within another liquid: a suspension of one liquid in another, e.g. oil in water or fat in milk
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2. water-based paint with mat finish: a water-based paint that usually has a mat finish. Use: interior decorating.
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3. photog light-sensitive photographic coating: a thin light-sensitive coating of silver bromide or silver halide in a medium such as gelatin on a photographic plate, paper, or film
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| [Early 17th century. < Latin emuls-, past participle of emulgere "milk out" < mulgere "to milk"] |
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 e·mul·sive adjective |
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