emulsify

verb
emul·​si·​fy | \ i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī How to pronounce emulsify (audio) \
emulsified; emulsifying

Definition of emulsify

transitive verb

: to disperse in an emulsion emulsify an oil also : to convert (two or more immiscible liquids) into an emulsion

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Other Words from emulsify

emulsifiable \ i-​ˈməl-​sə-​ˌfī-​ə-​bəl How to pronounce emulsifiable (audio) \ adjective
emulsification \ i-​ˌməl-​sə-​fə-​ˈkā-​shən How to pronounce emulsification (audio) \ noun

Examples of emulsify in a Sentence

mix the oil and vinegar until they emulsify

Recent Examples on the Web

With the blender running at the highest speed, drizzle the olive oil through the feed tube until emulsified. Joe Yonan, Twin Cities, "This pantry-friendly white gazpacho deserves to be as famous as its red cousin," 1 Aug. 2019 With the blender running at the highest speed, drizzle the olive oil through the feed tube until emulsified. Joe Yonan, The Denver Post, "This elegant, pantry-friendly white gazpacho deserves to be as famous as its red cousin," 31 July 2019 With the blender running at the highest speed, drizzle the olive oil through the feed tube until emulsified. Joe Yonan, Washington Post, "This elegant, pantry-friendly white gazpacho deserves to be as famous as its red cousin," 28 July 2019 Garlic was pulsed to a fine paste before oil and lemon juice were slowly streamed in and the sauce emulsified. Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit, "A Toum Recipe For the Extra Garlicky Yogurt Sauce I've Loved All My Life," 5 Feb. 2018 In a bowl, mix together the chili, olive, and canola oils, and, with the machine running, drizzle oils in to emulsify. Alexandra Hall, BostonGlobe.com, "Can you make a vegetarian meal on the grill? Let local chefs show you how," 17 July 2019 Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, borage syrup, salt and pepper together in a bowl until lightly emulsified. ExpressNews.com, "Recipe: Shaved Squash Salad with Borage Vinaigrette," 19 June 2019 This acrylic, which is bonded with a color and then emulsified, makes the paint durable against routine use, multiple washes, and sunlight. Kelly Dawson, House Beautiful, "How to Choose the Best Fabric Paint for Your Project," 13 June 2019 As with most oil and balm cleansers, you're meant to apply them directly to dry skin, letting the formula emulsify to a milk to gently lift impurities. Karina Hoshikawa, Allure, "Drunk Elephant Quietly Launched Its First-Ever Cleansing Balm, and It's Incredible," 29 Mar. 2019

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First Known Use of emulsify

1859, in the meaning defined above

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emulsify

verb

English Language Learners Definition of emulsify

technical : to mix liquids together to form an emulsion

emulsify

verb
emul·​si·​fy | \ i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī How to pronounce emulsify (audio) \
emulsified; emulsifying

Kids Definition of emulsify

: to combine two liquids to make an emulsion

emulsify

transitive verb
emul·​si·​fy | \ -ˌfī How to pronounce emulsify (audio) \
emulsified; emulsifying

Medical Definition of emulsify

: to disperse (as an oil) in an emulsion also : to convert (two or more immiscible liquids) into an emulsion

Other Words from emulsify

emulsification \ i-​ˌməl-​sə-​fə-​ˈkā-​shən How to pronounce emulsification (audio) \ noun

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