Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun emulsion

2 senses of emulsion

Sense 1
emulsion -- ((chemistry) a colloid in which both phases are liquids; "an oil-in-water emulsion")
       => colloid -- (a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension)

Sense 2
emulsion, photographic emulsion -- (a light-sensitive coating on paper or film; consists of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in a gelatin)
       => coating, coat -- (a thin layer covering something; "a second coat of paint")