emulsion vs gel

emulsion

noun
  • A colloid in which both phases are liquid. 

  • A stable suspension of small droplets of one liquid in another with which it is immiscible. 

  • The coating of photosensitive silver halide grains in a thin gelatine layer on a photographic film. 

verb
  • To paint with emulsion paint. 

gel

noun
  • A semi-solid to almost solid colloid of a solid and a liquid, such as jelly, cheese or opal. 

  • A girl. 

  • Any gel intended for a particular cosmetic use, such as for styling the hair. 

verb
  • To come together to form something; to cohere. 

  • To apply (cosmetic) gel to (the hair, etc). 

  • To become a gel. 

  • To develop a rapport. 

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