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What is the difference between oil/water (O/W) type and water/oil (W/O) type emulsions? Give an example of each type.

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Emulsion of oil - in - water has oil as dispersed phase and water as dispersion medium. For example, milk. Emulsion of water - in - oil has water as dispersed phase and oil as dispersion medium. For example Cod liver oil etc.
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