emulsification

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[ih-muhl-suh-fuh-key-shuhn] / ɪˌmʌl sə fəˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. Physical Chemistry. the process of making two liquids into a colloidal suspension, in which particles of one liquid are dispersed throughout the other but not dissolved in it.

   The students conducted an experiment to produce hand cream from oil, water, and other ingredients, applying the theory of emulsification.

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Etymology

Origin of emulsification

emulsi(fy) ( def. ) + -fication ( def. )

Example Sentences

Pasta al limone is an exercise in simplicity and restraint — a crash course in emulsification resulting in a bright, silky dish that makes for a perfect weeknight spring meal.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2025

They help with emulsification because they contain starch, which interacts strongly with water and fat.

From Salon • Nov. 25, 2024

It is also the precursor to Vitamin D. Cholesterol is also the precursor of bile salts, which help in the emulsification of fats and their subsequent absorption by cells.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The last mother sauce is a product of emulsification, which I'll explain below.

From Salon • Jan. 6, 2022

If soap be used along with the alkali, the whole of the wax is removed by emulsification.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1 "Bisharin" to "Bohea" by Various