emulsify

verb

emul·​si·​fy i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī How to pronounce emulsify (audio)
emulsified; emulsifying
Synonyms of emulsifynext

transitive verb

: to disperse in an emulsion
emulsify an oil
also : to convert (two or more immiscible liquids) into an emulsion
emulsifiable
i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī-ə-bəl How to pronounce emulsify (audio)
adjective
emulsification
i-ˌməl-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce emulsify (audio)
noun

Examples of emulsify in a Sentence

mix the oil and vinegar until they emulsify
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The liquid that the tomatoes release while cooking helps the Boursin turn into a sauce, which is then thickened and emulsified with more pasta water and Parmesan. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025 Once done, make sure to emulsify it with water, massage it once more, and rinse away. — Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025 The formula emulsifies so well and melts mascara, eyeliner, and the rest off like a total dream. — Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 12 Feb. 2025 Add the cubed butter and stir until the butter has melted and emulsified into the curd. 5. — Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for emulsify

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First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of emulsify was in 1859

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emulsify

verb
emul·​si·​fy i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī How to pronounce emulsify (audio)
emulsified; emulsifying
: to change (as an oil) into an emulsion
emulsifiable
-ˌfī-ə-bəl How to pronounce emulsify (audio)
adjective
emulsification
i-ˌməl-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce emulsify (audio)
noun

Medical Definition

emulsify

transitive verb
emul·​si·​fy -ˌfī How to pronounce emulsify (audio)
emulsified; emulsifying
: to disperse (as an oil) in an emulsion
also : to convert (two or more immiscible liquids) into an emulsion
emulsification
i-ˌməl-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce emulsify (audio)
noun

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