Definitions

1. noun

A mixture of two or more liquids that do not normally mix, typically oil and water, in which one is dispersed in fine droplets throughout the other.

“The paint is a water-in-oil emulsion, making it suitable for use on exterior surfaces.”

2. noun

A mixture of two or more liquids that are not normally miscible, especially one in which a liquid is dispersed in a gas.

“The aerosol can contains an emulsion of compressed gas and a liquid propellant.”

3. verb

To mix (two or more liquids) to form an emulsion.

“The manufacturer emulsified the oil and water to create a stable mixture.”