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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Add a splash of the reserved pasta water as needed to loosen and emulsify the sauce until glossy. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026 Slowly add oil, whisking to emulsify, and season with salt and pepper. Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026 Locals mobilized to save them; a nearby zoo recommended feeding the birds butter to emulsify and flush out the oil in their throats. Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026 Bring to room temperature and either return to blender to emulsify again, or shake vigorously, before using. C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for emulsify

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

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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 29 Apr. 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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