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emulsion

/ɛmˈʌlsən/ noun · British & US
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What does emulsion mean?

noun

A mixture of two or more liquids that don't normally mix, such as oil and water, in which one liquid is dispersed in the other in the form of small globules. A type of paint or coating.

Example

"The artist used an emulsion to create a textured effect on the canvas."

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