emulsification

American  

[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

It also deepens some of the flavor inherent in both, as well as aiding in the consistency of the final result by helping with the emulsification process.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2025

The residual heat from the pasta and pan cooks the egg, while the emulsification of the egg and butter creates a glossy sauce.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2023

Bile aids in the digestion of lipids, primarily triglycerides by emulsification.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The range between the softening point and the final melting point varies greatly with the different fats and oils depending on their chemical components, the water associated with them, emulsification, etc.

From Soap-Making Manual A Practical Handbook on the Raw Materials, Their Manipulation, Analysis and Control in the Modern Soap Plant. by Thomssen, E. G.