/ɪ'mʌlʃn; ɪ`mʌlʃən/
n [C, U]
1 creamy liquid in which particles of oil or fat are evenly distributed 乳状液.
2 medicine or paint in this form 乳剂; 乳漆
*[attrib 作定语] emulsion paint, ie paint that has a matt rather than a glossy finish when dry 乳状漆（乾後无光泽的漆）.
3 light-sensitive substance on the surface of photographic film 感光乳剂.

n [U and C]
[Date: 1600-1700; Language: Modern Latin;Origin:Latin mulgere 'to milk']
a mixture of liquids that do not completely combine, such as oil and water
technical the substance on the surface of photographic film or paper that makes it react to light
BrE alsoemulsion paint
a type of paint used inside buildings on walls or ceilings that is not shiny when it dries
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