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coating vs emulsion

emulsion vs coating

coating and emulsion both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
coating Yes No No No
emulsion Yes No No No
As nouns, emulsion is a hyponym of coating; that is, emulsion is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than coating:
  • coating: a thin layer covering something
  • emulsion: a light-sensitive coating on paper or film; consists of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in a gelatin
coating (noun) emulsion (noun)
the work of applying something a light-sensitive coating on paper or film; consists of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in a gelatin
a thin layer covering something (chemistry) a colloid in which both phases are liquids
a heavy fabric suitable for coats
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
Difference between coating and emulsion

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