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emulsifier
noun
emul·si·fi·er
i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī(-ə)r
: one that emulsifies
especially
: a surface-active agent (such as a soap) promoting the formation and stabilization of an emulsion
Examples of emulsifier in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
But Take Note There are a few more ingredients in these teething biscuits compared to other products on our list, including tapioca starch and sunflower lecithin, an emulsifier.
—Lauren Capacete, Ms, Rd, Parents, 20 May 2024
Some emulsifiers are even naturally occurring, like pectins in fruit.
—Kayla Hui, Verywell Health, 16 May 2024
Here’s how emulsifiers might be impacting your health.
—Kayla Hui, Verywell Health, 16 May 2024
UPFs include baked goods such as croissants and Danish pastries, fizzy drinks, high-sugar cereals, ready meals, and all sorts of other sugary and salty snacks–all of which contain additives, emulsifiers, and flavorings that are detrimental to our health.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
The soup was saved by the emulsifier at the very end.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2024
To prevent phase separation, an emulsifier can be added to the vinaigrette to stabilize the emulsion.
—Alice Chi Phung, Discover Magazine, 10 Mar. 2015
Many include emulsifiers, preservatives and thickeners such as tapioca.
—Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2024
Unlike bulk chocolate-makers, Lantry adds no lecithin or other emulsifier, which tends to give chocolate an unpleasant, waxy taste.
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Nov. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1888, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near emulsifier
Cite this Entry
“Emulsifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emulsifier. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
emulsifier
noun
emul·si·fi·er
i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī(-ə)r
: a substance (as a soap) that helps to form and stabilize an emulsion
Medical Definition
emulsifier
noun
emul·si·fi·er
i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī(-ə)r
: one that emulsifies
especially
: a surface-active agent (as a soap) promoting the formation and stabilization of an emulsion
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