noun ·5 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A substance that helps an emulsion form, or helps keep an emulsion from separating.

   "The lecithin in egg yolks is often used as an emulsifier."

2. 2
   a surface-active agent that promotes the formation of an emulsion wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

agitatorbeaterchurncrucibleeggbeateremulsificant

Antonyms

All antonyms

de emulsifierde-emulsifierdemulsifier

Example

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"Without an emulsifier to keep them from separating, oil and water always return to a heterogeneous mixture."

Etymology

From emulsify + -er.

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