[ɪˈmʌlʃn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a fine dispersion of minute droplets of one liquid in another in which it is not soluble or miscible
(e.g: oil beaten to an emulsion with a half tablespoonful of vinegar)

- a type of paint used for walls, consisting of pigment bound in a synthetic resin which forms an emulsion with water
(e.g: three coats of white emulsion)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century (denoting a milky liquid made by crushing almonds in water): from modern Latin emulsio(n-), from the verb emulgere ‘milk out’, from e- (variant of ex-) ‘out’ + mulgere ‘to milk’

[ɪˈmʌlʃn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- paint with emulsion
(e.g: if the lining paper is not opaque, the wall should also be emulsioned)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century (denoting a milky liquid made by crushing almonds in water): from modern Latin emulsio(n-), from the verb emulgere ‘milk out’, from e- (variant of ex-) ‘out’ + mulgere ‘to milk’