Emulsion (5)

I believe the answer is:

paint

(Other definitions for paint that I've seen before include "Decorative coating" , "Use a brush on canvas" , "Daub" , "Eg, emulsion or gloss" , "Inapt (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and the Evening Standard.

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