emulsification

American  

[ih-muhl-suh-fuh-kay-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.

---

Etymology

Origin of emulsification

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

---

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

emulsification

This is a great recipe to help you get familiar with the power of starchy cooking water, the importance of low heat, and the magic of emulsification.

From Salon ● Apr. 14, 2025

He recommends treating miso like salt — a little goes a long way — and adding a teaspoon or two of water to the butter before mixing to aid in emulsification.

From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2022

Temperature is also an important factor in aioli-making and emulsification in general.

From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2022

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

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

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

---