emulsifier

noun emul·si·fi·er \i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī(-ə)r\

Definition of EMULSIFIER

: one that emulsifies; especially : a surface-active agent (as a soap) promoting the formation and stabilization of an emulsion

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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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