1. a mixture of two liquids that do not normally mix together, with one liquid dispersed in tiny droplets throughout the other
Usage: chemistry; cooking
2. a light-sensitive coating on photographic film or paper
Usage: photography

Examples

• Mayonnaise is an emulsion of oil and vinegar.
• The chef whisked the ingredients to create a stable emulsion.
• Milk is a natural emulsion of fat and water.
• The photographer developed the film by processing the emulsion.
• Paint is often an emulsion that combines oil and water-based components.
• The salad dressing separated because the emulsion broke down.