a light-sensitive coating on a base, such as paper or film, consisting of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in gelatine
2. chemistry
a colloid in which both phases are liquids
an oil-in-water emulsion
3. Also called: emulsion paint
a type of paint in which the pigment is suspended in a vehicle, usually a synthetic resin, that is dispersed in water as an emulsion. It usually gives a mat finish
4. pharmacology
a mixture in which an oily medicine is dispersed in another liquid
5. cookery
a class of sauces in which something fatty, such as an oil, is mixed with something acidic, such as vinegar or wine, and stabilized with an emulsifier
a mayonnaise-like emulsion
6.
any liquid resembling milk
Derived forms
emulsive (eˈmulsive)
adjective
Word origin
C17: from New Latin ēmulsiō, from Latin ēmulsus milked out, from ēmulgēre to milk out, drain out, from mulgēre to milk
Examples of 'emulsion paint' in a sentence
emulsion paint
Then, paint with emulsion paint; vinyl matt or silk is more water-resistant than whitewash.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
If you want to do this, it is a good idea to spray it white first, or dip it into diluted white emulsion paint.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Stationery items, books, art materials, emulsion paint and storage equipment for classrooms were among the items bought by teachers.