English dictionary



Hint: In most browsers you can lookup any word by double click it.

English noun: emulsion

1. emulsion (substance) (chemistry) a colloid in which both phases are liquids


SamplesAn oil-in-water emulsion.


Broader (hypernym)colloid


Domain categorychemical science, chemistry

2. emulsion (artifact) a light-sensitive coating on paper or film; consists of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in a gelatin


Synonymsphotographic emulsion


Broader (hypernym)coat, coating


Substance holonymsilver bromide, silver nitrate









Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2024 onlineordbog.dk