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emulsify Meaning & Definition

i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī

What Does Emulsify Mean?

Emulsify is used as a verb meaning to disperse in an emulsion. It can also mean to convert (two or more immiscible liquids) into an emulsion.

Emulsify in Brief

Part of speechverb
Pronunciation/i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī/
Syllables4
Antonymsdemulsify
Verb formsemulsifies, emulsifying, emulsified
First known use1859

Emulsify Definition (Verb)

  1. to disperse in an emulsion

    emulsify an oil

  2. to convert (two or more immiscible liquids) into an emulsion

Synonyms of Emulsify

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Antonyms of Emulsify

Emulsify in a Sentence

emulsify an oil

Emulsify the oil and vinegar by whisking them together.

Word Forms & Grammar

emul·si·fied

emul·si·fy·ing

emul·si·fi·able adjective

emul·si·fi·ca·tion noun

emulsifiable

emulsification

emulsifications

emulsified

emulsifies

emulsify

emulsifying

emulsify (third-person singular simple present emulsifies, present participle emulsifying, simple past and past participle emulsified)

First Known Use

1859

How to Pronounce Emulsify

The standard pronunciation of emulsify is /i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī/, spoken in 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (məl).

Quick Answers About Emulsify

What part of speech is emulsify?

Emulsify is a verb.

What is the opposite of emulsify?

The opposite of emulsify is demulsify.

What is the past tense of emulsify?

The past tense of emulsify is emulsified. The present participle is emulsifying.

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