emulsifier
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Definition of emulsifier
: one that emulsifies
especially
: a surface-active agent (such as a soap) promoting the formation and stabilization of an emulsion
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Chemists solve the problem by increasing the surface area of the oil particles and adding ingredients, called surfactants and emulsifiers, to prevent separation. — Carla K. Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "How much pot in that brownie? Chocolate can throw off tests," 27 Aug. 2019 Chemists solve the problem by increasing the surface area of the oil particles and adding ingredients, called surfactants and emulsifiers, to prevent separation. — Washington Post, "How much pot in that brownie? Chocolate can throw off tests," 26 Aug. 2019 Chemists solve the problem by increasing the surface area of the oil particles and adding ingredients, called surfactants and emulsifiers, to prevent separation. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "How much pot in that brownie? Chocolate can throw off tests," 26 Aug. 2019 Chemists solve the problem by increasing the surface area of the oil particles and adding ingredients, called surfactants and emulsifiers, to prevent separation. — Author: Carla K. Johnson, Anchorage Daily News, "How much pot in that brownie? Chocolate can throw off tests," 26 Aug. 2019 Chemists solve the problem by increasing the surface area of the oil particles and adding ingredients, called surfactants and emulsifiers, to prevent separation. — NBC News, "How much pot in that brownie? Chocolate can throw off tests," 26 Aug. 2019 In order not to pickle itself with sea brine, a sea urchin fashions a cocktail of savory and sweet aminos, proteins and fats, all of which become emulsifiers, thickeners and sweeteners when hit with the heat of the kitchen. — Bill St. John, The Denver Post, "Preparing uni and lobster," 19 June 2019 That leaves a lot of room for miscellaneous solids and emulsifiers. — Lucas Kwan Peterson, latimes.com, "The official candy bar power rankings," 11 June 2019 But the mouse evidence was compelling enough that the latest dietary recommendations for inflammatory bowel disease suggest people avoid emulsifiers. — Julia Belluz, Vox, "Highly processed foods look more and more unhealthy. The reason why may be hiding in our guts.," 11 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'emulsifier.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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emulsifier
noun
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Medical Definition of emulsifier
: one that emulsifies
especially
: a surface-active agent (as a soap) promoting the formation and stabilization of an emulsion
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