emulsifier

noun

emul·​si·​fi·​er i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce emulsifier (audio)
: one that emulsifies
especially : a surface-active agent (such as a soap) promoting the formation and stabilization of an emulsion

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The beauty industry, with its preservatives, emulsifiers, and laboratory formulations, has become the enemy. Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 14 Mar. 2025 The formulas are dermatologist-tested for sensitive skin, and have a clear base of emulsifiers and skin care ingredients, such as rice bran and snow mushroom, which later is combined with varied quantities of five different pigments. James Manso, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025 Margarine is made from oil, water, emulsifiers, and flavorings, and is designed to taste and bake similarly to butter. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025 These foods go through multiple processing steps, from stripping away nutrients to mixing in sweeteners, fats, salt, artificial flavors, and emulsifiers to alter taste, texture and shelf life. Matthew Kadey, Outside Online, 8 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for emulsifier

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of emulsifier was in 1888

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“Emulsifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emulsifier. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

emulsifier

noun
emul·​si·​fi·​er i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce emulsifier (audio)
: a substance (as a soap) that helps to form and stabilize an emulsion

Medical Definition

emulsifier

noun
emul·​si·​fi·​er i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce emulsifier (audio)
: one that emulsifies
especially : a surface-active agent (as a soap) promoting the formation and stabilization of an emulsion

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