emulsify

verb

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

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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Whisk White Balsamic Vinaigrette In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, olive oil, and flaky sea salt; whisk until emulsified. Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2025 Related article 7 simple secrets to eating the Mediterranean way Massari also recommends emulsifying the cheese and pasta water below 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit), which is in line with the new study’s findings on temperature. Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 9 May 2025 The rice should be extremely creamy but still emulsified. Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025 After massaging into the skin, water is added which emulsifies the product and washes it away. Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025 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 1 Jul. 2025.

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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