Emulsions

**Definition:** Colloids formed by the combination of two immiscible liquids such as oil and water. Lipid-in-water emulsions are usually liquid, like milk or lotion. Water-in-lipid emulsions tend to be creams. The formation of emulsions may be aided by amphiphatic molecules that surround one component of the system to form MICELLES.

**Tree numbers:** - D20.280.260 - D26.255.165.260

**Synonyms:** - Emulsion