emulsify

[ ih-muhl-suh-fahy ]

/ ɪˈmʌl səˌfaɪ /

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

to make into or form an emulsion.

Nearby words

Origin of emulsify

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

Related forms

e·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, noun

un·e·mul·si·fied, adjective

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Examples from the Web for emulsify

Emulsify evenly by shaking (either by hand or in a shaking machine) for ten minutes.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique|John William Henry Eyre
In any method it is necessary to saponify or emulsify the grease on the grain, or difficulties occur in dyeing and finishing.
Animal Proteins|Hugh Garner Bennett
They also saponify and emulsify the grease, and it is obvious, therefore, that liming can be carried too far.
Animal Proteins|Hugh Garner Bennett
Its chief purpose is to emulsify fats and to supply the alimentary tract with the requisite amount of moisture.
Encyclopedia of Diet|Eugene Christian

Emulsify the butter in the tomato, add to the water, and put in a saucepan over the fire, being careful not to scorch.
The Vegetarian Cook Book|E. G. Fulton

British Dictionary definitions for emulsify

emulsify

/ (ɪˈmʌlsɪˌfaɪ) /

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 emulsify

emulsify

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

Medicine definitions for emulsify

emulsify

[ ĭ-mŭl′sə-fī′ ]

v.

To make into an emulsion.

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

Science definitions for emulsify

emulsion

[ ĭ-mŭl′shən ]

A suspension of tiny droplets of one liquid in a second liquid. By making an emulsion, one can mix two liquids that ordinarily do not mix well, such as oil and water. Compare aerosol foam.

Related formsemulsify verb