Emulsion Emulsion An emulsion is a mixture of two or more liquids that are normally immiscible (unmixable or unblendable). Emulsions are part of a more general class of two-phase systems of matter called colloids. Although the terms "colloid" and "emulsion" are sometimes used interchangeably, "emulsion" should be used when both phases, dispersed and continuous, are liquids. In an emulsion, one liquid (the dispersed phase) is dispersed in the other (the continuous phase). Examples of emulsions include vinaigrettes, homogenized milk, and some cutting fluids for metal working. Graphene and its modified forms are also a good example of recent unconventional surfactants helping
Honduran milk snake Honduran milk snake Lampropeltis triangulum hondurensis, commonly known as the Honduran milk snake, is an egg laying species of nonvenomous colubrid snake. It is one of the more commonly bred milk snakes in captivity and is one of the larger milk snakes, reaching a length of 5 feet. The generic name ("Lampropeltis") is derived from the Ancient Greek "lamprós" (λαμπρος) meaning "bright" and "peltas" (πελτας) meaning "shield", after the sheen of their scales. Its specific name ("triangulum") is Latin for "triangle" and refers to the three colors found on the scales of the species (red, black, and yellow). Its subspecific