emulsify

emul·si·fy

verb \-ˌfī\

emul·si·fiedemul·si·fy·ing

Definition of EMULSIFY

transitive verb

: to disperse (as an oil) in an emulsion; also : to convert (two or more immiscible liquids) into an emulsion

— emul·si·fi·able \i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī-ə-bəl\ adjective

— emul·si·fi·ca·tion \i-ˌməl-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən\ noun

Examples of EMULSIFY

1. mix the oil and vinegar until they emulsify

First Known Use of EMULSIFY

1859

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