emulsify
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emul·si·fy

transitive verb \-ˌfī\
emul·si·fiedemul·si·fy·ing

Definition of EMULSIFY

: 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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emul·si·fy

transitive verb \-ˌfī\   (Medical Dictionary)
emul·si·fied; emul·si·fy·ing

Medical Definition of EMULSIFY

: to disperse (as an oil) in an emulsion; also : to convert (two or more immiscible liquids) into an emulsion
emul·si·fi·ca·tion \i-ˌməl-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən\ (audio pronunciation) noun

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