emulsifier

C2 Topic:Materials & Substances

US /ɪˈmʌlsəˌfaɪɝ/ UK /ˈɪi.mʌl.sɪf.aɪ.ə(ɹ)/ See IPA manual

Freq #132873

Meanings

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noun
A substance that helps two liquids mix into a smooth blend and keeps them from separating.

The lecithin in egg yolks is often used as an emulsifier.

Thesaurus

Opposites

de-emulsifier

Word family

Forms emulsifiers

Etymology

From emulsify + -er.

Topics

Materials & Substances Word Formation & Derivatives

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