Definition of Emulsifier

1. Noun. A surface-active agent that promotes the formation of an emulsion.

Specialized synonyms: Lecithin
Generic synonyms: Surface-active Agent, Surfactant, Wetter, Wetting Agent
Derivative terms: Emulsify, Emulsify

Definition of Emulsifier

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

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Emulsifier

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Emulsifier

1. A substance which can be used to produce an emulsion out of two liquids that normally cannot be mixed together (such as oil and water). Emulsifiers are common in foods to maintain consistency within puddings, powders, etc. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Emulsifier

emulgent
emulges
emulging
emuling
emulous
emulously
emulousness
emulousnesses
emulsible
emulsic
emulsic acid
emulsifiable
emulsification
emulsifications
emulsified
emulsifier (current term)
emulsifiers
emulsifies
emulsify
emulsifying
emulsifying wax
emulsin
emulsins
emulsion
emulsion colloid
emulsion paint
emulsion paints
emulsioned
emulsions
emulsive

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