emulsify

[ih-muhl-suh-fahy]

verb (used with or without object), e·mul·si·fied, e·mul·si·fy·ing.

to make into or form an emulsion.

Origin of emulsify

1855–60; < Latin ēmuls(us) (see emulsion) + -ify

Related formse·mul·si·fi·a·ble, e·mul·si·ble, adjectivee·mul·si·fi·a·bil·i·ty, e·mul·si·bil·i·ty, noune·mul·si·fi·ca·tion, noune·mul·si·fi·er, nounun·e·mul·si·fied, adjective

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Historical Examples of emulsification

Where possible, emulsification should be done in a 141 machine, in order to atomise the ingredients.
Leather
K. J. Adcock
The emulsification will begin at once without any further heating.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 358, November 11, 1882
Various
The emulsification of fats is incomplete and decomposition in the intestine follows.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II
Various
If soap be used along with the alkali, the whole of the wax is removed by emulsification.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1
Various
A soft gelatine is suitable for the process of emulsification; afterwards a hard quality is used to give body and resistance.
Photography in the Studio and in the Field
Edward M. Estabrooke

British Dictionary definitions for emulsification

emulsify

verb -fies, -fying or -fied

to make or form into an emulsion

Derived Formsemulsifiable or emulsible, adjectiveemulsification, noun

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Word Origin and History for emulsification

1858, noun of action from emulsify.

emulsify

1853, from Latin emulsus, past participle of emulgere "to milk out" (see emulsion) + -fy. Related: emulsified.

emulsification in Medicine

emulsify

[ĭ-mŭl′sə-fī′]

To make into an emulsion.

Related formse•mul′si•fi•ca′tion (-fĭ-kā′shən) n.