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
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Like ice cream, frozen yogurt also typically contains sweeteners and flavorings, as well as stabilizers and emulsifiers.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Foods are considered to be ultra-processed when they’re processed through industrial methods, or contain a variety of additives (including artificial colors, flavorings, emulsifiers and preservatives), says Dave.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Many ingredients found in UPFs are not those that can be found naturally in your kitchen- such as artificial flavors, emulsifiers, refined sugars and preservatives.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
These fragments not only retained their striking blue color but also became better emulsifiers, capable of protecting and delivering nutrients in oils.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2025
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Foods are considered to be ultra-processed when they’re processed through industrial methods, or contain a variety of additives (including artificial colors, flavorings, emulsifiers and preservatives), says Dave.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Many ingredients found in UPFs are not those that can be found naturally in your kitchen- such as artificial flavors, emulsifiers, refined sugars and preservatives.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
These fragments not only retained their striking blue color but also became better emulsifiers, capable of protecting and delivering nutrients in oils.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for emulsifier
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“Emulsifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emulsifier. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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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
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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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