emulsify

verb

emul·​si·​fy i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī How to pronounce emulsify (audio)
emulsified; emulsifying
Synonyms of emulsifynext

transitive verb

: to disperse in an emulsion
emulsify an oil
also : to convert (two or more immiscible liquids) into an emulsion
emulsifiable adjective
emulsification noun

Examples of emulsify in a Sentence

mix the oil and vinegar until they emulsify
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Cook, stirring often, until butter is melted and emulsified, about 2 minutes. Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 Hot chocolate needs sufficient heat to properly emulsify the chocolate into the liquid. Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026 Scoop out some of the tomato liquid into a small bowl and mix in the white miso with a small spoon until smooth and emulsified. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 17 Jan. 2026 My favorite applications are left on for twenty minutes as a mask, and emulsified as the first step in my double cleansing routine. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for emulsify

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of emulsify was in 1859

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“Emulsify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emulsify. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

emulsify

verb
emul·​si·​fy i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī How to pronounce emulsify (audio)
emulsified; emulsifying
: to change (as an oil) into an emulsion
emulsifiable adjective
emulsification noun

Medical Definition

emulsify

transitive verb
emul·​si·​fy -ˌfī How to pronounce emulsify (audio)
emulsified; emulsifying
: to disperse (as an oil) in an emulsion
also : to convert (two or more immiscible liquids) into an emulsion
emulsification noun

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