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

This is due to its high-pressure brewing method, which emulsifies the coffee’s natural oils and creates the signature crema. —Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025

The set includes a couple of different variations of GIR’s cult favorite mini silicone spatulas, along with a flipper that’s perfect for silver dollar pancakes and a whisk that’s the ideal size for emulsifying small batches of salad dressing or beating eggs and milk in a liquid measuring cup. —Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Nov. 2025

Shake well until emulsified, then taste and adjust as needed. —Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025

Save at least a cup while draining the pasta to use if needed when making pasta as this emulsifies the sauce. —Oc Register, 17 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for emulsify

• acidify
• alveoli
• areolae
• demystify
• detoxify
• disqualify
• diversify
• electrify
• exemplify
• fasciculi
• identify
• indemnify

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