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It is called an emulsion. The liquids are immiscible (i.e they do not mix), however, an emulsifying agent prevents them from separating on standing. (in simpler terms, if you leave the mixture undisturbed, you will not get two distinct layers like oil on water thanks to the agent) One liquid is called the continuous phase (the background). The other is called the dispersed phase (seen as suspended globules).

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