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emulsifier
noun
emul·si·fi·er
i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī(-ə)r
: one that emulsifies
especially
: a surface-active agent (such as a soap) promoting the formation and stabilization of an emulsion
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Many coffee creamers also include gums and emulsifiers, which aren’t beneficial to our heart and digestive systems, says Amy Bragagnini, a clinical oncology dietitian and a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2024
Some studies show a positive association between the risk of cardiovascular disease and food additive emulsifiers.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2024
Additives are artificial colors and flavors; foaming and anti-foaming agents; bulking ingredients; and emulsifiers.
—Jess Craig, Vox, 5 Sep. 2024
The three main types of emulsifiers are micro-emulsions, macro-emulsions, and emulsion polymers.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1888, in the meaning defined above
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“Emulsifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emulsifier. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
emulsifier
noun
emul·si·fi·er
i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī(-ə)r
: 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
: one that emulsifies
especially
: a surface-active agent (as a soap) promoting the formation and stabilization of an emulsion
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