emulsify

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verb

emul·​si·​fy i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī 

emulsified; emulsifying

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 

adjective

emulsification

i-ˌməl-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

noun

emulsification

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noun

emul·​si·​fi·​ca·​tion -səfə̇ˈkāshən 

plural -s

: the process of emulsifying

Examples of emulsify in a Sentence

Verb

mix the oil and vinegar until they emulsify

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The formula begins as a rich balm, melts into an oil to break down makeup and sunscreen, then emulsifies into a milk when water is added. — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

With the blender running, slowly stream in the blended oil and olive oil to emulsify. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Take an extra beat (and a bit of water) to emulsify the formula before rinsing it off for a thorough cleanse. — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026

The cocktail offers a distinct texture thanks in part to a lengthy shaking process, often 12 minutes or more, which emulsifies the ingredients and creates a frothy head. — Kristin Braswell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1859, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for emulsify

• acidify
• alveoli
• antinomy
• areolae
• demystify
• detoxify
• disqualify
• diversify
• electrify
• exemplify
• fasciculi
• identify

Kids Definition

emulsify

verb

emul·​si·​fy i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī 

emulsified; emulsifying

: to change (as an oil) into an emulsion

emulsifiable

-ˌfī-ə-bəl 

adjective

emulsification

i-ˌməl-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

noun

Medical Definition

emulsify

transitive verb

emul·​si·​fy -ˌfī 

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 

noun