US /ɪˈmʌlsəˌfaɪɝ/ UK /ˈɪi.mʌl.sɪf.aɪ.ə(ɹ)/
noun Freq #132873

Meanings

  1. 1
    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.

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