emulsion

• Mélange de deux ou plusieurs liquides normalement non miscibles, comme l'huile et l'eau, dans lequel l'un est dispersé dans l'autre sous forme de fines gouttelettes.

A mixture of two or more liquids that are normally immiscible, such as oil and water, where one is dispersed in the other in the form of small droplets.

1. Mixture of liquidsB2formalscientific

   A mixture of two or more liquids that are normally immiscible, where one liquid contains a dispersion of the other.

   émulsion

   • Mayonnaise is an emulsion of oil and egg yolk.
   • The chemist prepared an emulsion for the experiment.
   • Emulsions are commonly used in cosmetics and food products.

2. Photographic coatingC1formaltechnical

   A light-sensitive coating on photographic film or paper, containing silver halide crystals.

   émulsion photographique

   • The photographer developed the film using a special emulsion.
   • Old photographic emulsions require careful handling.
   • The emulsion on this paper is sensitive to blue light.

3. Medicated preparationB2formalmedical

   A creamy or liquid preparation used for applying medication to the skin.

   Émulsion médicamenteuse

   • The doctor prescribed an emulsion for the skin rash.
   • Apply the emulsion gently to the affected area twice a day.
   • This medicated emulsion helps soothe dry and irritated skin.

   Synonymesbalmcreamlinimentlotionointmentsalveunguent