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emulsifier

/ɪˈmʌlsɪfaɪər/
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Plural:emulsifiers
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• noun

1

A chemical agent or food additive that stabilizes an emulsion by allowing normally immiscible liquids, such as oil and water, to remain uniformly blended.

Example

"Egg yolk contains lecithin, a natural emulsifier that prevents oil and vinegar from separating in homemade mayonnaise."

2

A mechanical apparatus or high-shear mixer used in industrial or laboratory settings to disperse one liquid into another to form a stable emulsion.

Example

"The pharmaceutical plant installed a high-speed mechanical emulsifier to homogenize the topical ointment."

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• Nearby Words

emulate
emulation
emulator
emulsifier
emulsify
emulsion
emutail

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from the verb 'emulsify' plus the agent suffix '-er', tracing back to the Latin verb 'emulgere' ('to milk out'), in reference to the milky appearance of dispersed liquid mixtures.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Emulsifier. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/emulsifier
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