Emulsion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003858",
  "term": "Emulsion",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A heterogeneous mixture of two or more immiscible liquids, where one liquid is dispersed in the other in the form of small droplets. Emulsions are thermodynamically unstable and require an emulsifying agent to maintain their stability. Examples include oil-in-water emulsions like milk and water-in-oil emulsions like butter.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "colloidal",
    "colloid"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1972, 31, 577. 'Manual of Symbols and Terminology for Physicochemical Quantities and Units, Appendix II: Definitions, Terminology and Symbols in Colloid and Surface Chemistry' on page 606 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197231040577)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/emulsion/"
}