emulsify

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

Examples of emulsify in a Sentence

mix the oil and vinegar until they emulsify

Recent Examples on the Web

Start with a dry face, massage it in to loosen things up, then apply water to emulsify, and reach for a washcloth to get rid of any excess. —Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2026

Softened butter is also crucial for making smooth frostings, as cold butter will not emulsify properly and will lead to clumpy results (this is true of cake batters, too). —Molly Allen, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026

The mayo adds fat and helps emulsify the eggs, resulting in a creamier texture once cooked, according to the outlet. —Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026

Mayonnaise is made with egg yolks, which not only have fat, protein, and emulsifying agents but also significant levels of iron, according to Le. —Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 1 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for emulsify

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

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