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

Cover and shake vigorously without ice until egg white is emulsified and frothy, 10 to 15 seconds. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2026

The formula begins as a rich balm, melts into an oil to break down makeup and sunscreen, then emulsifies into a milk when water is added. — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

With the blender running, slowly stream in the blended oil and olive oil to emulsify. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Take an extra beat (and a bit of water) to emulsify the formula before rinsing it off for a thorough cleanse. — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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