emulsify

verb

emul·​si·​fy i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī 

emulsified; emulsifying

transitive verb

: to disperse in an emulsion

emulsify an oil

also : to convert (two or more immiscible liquids) into an emulsion

emulsifiable

i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī-ə-bəl 

adjective

emulsification

i-ˌməl-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

noun

Examples of emulsify in a Sentence

mix the oil and vinegar until they emulsify

Recent Examples on the Web

Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking vigorously to emulsify. —Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025

Adding it cold to the pan at the end helps emulsify the sauce. —Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024

The formula emulsifies so well and melts mascara, eyeliner, and the rest off like a total dream. —Sarah Han, Allure, 25 Apr. 2025

These surfactants excel at emulsifying oils and perform better than anionic surfactants at removing organic soils. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for emulsify

• acidify
• alveoli
• areolae
• demystify
• detoxify
• disqualify
• diversify
• electrify
• exemplify
• fasciculi
• identify
• indemnify

Kids Definition

emulsify

verb

emul·​si·​fy i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī 

emulsified; emulsifying

: to change (as an oil) into an emulsion

emulsifiable

-ˌfī-ə-bəl 

adjective

emulsification

i-ˌməl-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

noun

Medical Definition

emulsify

transitive verb

emul·​si·​fy -ˌfī 

emulsified; emulsifying

: to disperse (as an oil) in an emulsion

also : to convert (two or more immiscible liquids) into an emulsion

emulsification

i-ˌməl-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

noun