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

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

Alternative meats also contain natural and artificial additives such as binders, emulsifiers, dyes, flavorings, stabilizers and preservatives. —Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 21 July 2025

Avoid lecithins, emulsifiers, oils, and other hard-to-recognize mystery ingredients. —Christina Manian, Health, 18 June 2025

The only other ingredients are guar gum (a natural thickener) and soy lecithin (an emulsifier). —Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 21 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for emulsifier

• humidifier
• identifier
• intensifier
• preamplifier
• acquire
• attire
• bonfire
• campfire
• ceasefire
• conspire
• desire
• enquire

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