Biology A-Level
milky-white emulsion
What milky-white emulsion means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Millions of tiny droplets suspended through the liquid that scatter light, so the mixture turns cloudy.
Topics that use milky-white emulsion
- Lipids (AQA A-Level)
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