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
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Langelo says to mix 1 to 2 tablespoons of neem oil per 1 quart of water, and add a drop of liquid dish soap as an emulsifier.
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
Thickeners such as carrageenan, xanthan and guar gum were found in 29% of the baby foods, while both synthetic food dyes and emulsifiers were found in 19% of the products.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Unlike unsweetened or plain baking chocolate, bittersweet chocolate can contain flavors like vanilla and emulsifiers like soy lecithin.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
But most research on emulsifiers has been in rodents, which are easier to study, Whelan said.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
Thickeners such as carrageenan, xanthan and guar gum were found in 29% of the baby foods, while both synthetic food dyes and emulsifiers were found in 19% of the products.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Unlike unsweetened or plain baking chocolate, bittersweet chocolate can contain flavors like vanilla and emulsifiers like soy lecithin.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
But most research on emulsifiers has been in rodents, which are easier to study, Whelan said.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Emulsifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emulsifier. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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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
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