emulsify

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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
i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī-ə-bəl How to pronounce emulsify (audio)
adjective
emulsification
i-ˌməl-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce emulsify (audio)
noun

emulsification

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noun

emul·​si·​fi·​ca·​tion -səfə̇ˈkāshən How to pronounce emulsification (audio)
plural -s
: the process of emulsifying

Examples of emulsify in a Sentence

Verb mix the oil and vinegar until they emulsify
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Verb
After a mixture of asphalt, water and an emulsifying agent is applied to the pavement, the chip spreader distributes a layer of rock. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Mayonnaise is made with egg yolks, which contain not only fat, protein, and emulsifying agents but also significant amounts of iron, according to Le. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026 Turn off heat; add remaining 6 tablespoons butter, stirring until melted and sauce is emulsified, 1 to 2 minutes. — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 My grid is, like, Turkish men getting their pecs greased up with oil, and then the other half is beautiful girls in Los Angeles emulsifying pasta in the pan. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for emulsify

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1859, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of emulsify was in 1859

Rhymes for emulsify

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“Emulsify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emulsify. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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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
-ˌfī-ə-bəl How to pronounce emulsify (audio)
adjective
emulsification
i-ˌməl-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce emulsify (audio)
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
i-ˌməl-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce emulsify (audio)
noun

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