emulsion

/ɪˈmʌlʃən/
noun
  1. A mixture of two liquids that do not normally combine, such as oil and water, with one liquid dispersed as tiny droplets in the other.
    • Vinaigrette is a temporary emulsion that will separate if left to sit.
    • The paint is a water-based emulsion that is easy to clean up.
    • Milk is a natural emulsion of fat droplets in water.
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