emulsify

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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

emulsification

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noun

emul·​si·​fi·​ca·​tion -səfə̇ˈkāshən 

plural -s

: the process of emulsifying

Examples of emulsify in a Sentence

Verb

mix the oil and vinegar until they emulsify

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

After much trial and error developing his burger, owner Skip Wahl decided to go with a 50-50 chuck-sirloin blend, 85 percent lean, and double emulsified for a silkier texture. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Mayonnaise is made with egg yolks, which contain not only fat, protein, and emulsifying agents but also significant amounts of iron, according to Le. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026

Turn off heat; add remaining 6 tablespoons butter, stirring until melted and sauce is emulsified, 1 to 2 minutes. — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

My grid is, like, Turkish men getting their pecs greased up with oil, and then the other half is beautiful girls in Los Angeles emulsifying pasta in the pan. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1859, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for emulsify

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

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