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emulsify
verb emul·si·fy \-ˌfī\
: to mix liquids together to form an emulsion
emul·si·fiedemul·si·fy·ing
Full Definition of EMULSIFY
transitive verb
: to disperse (as an oil) in an emulsion; also : to convert (two or more immiscible liquids) into an emulsion
— emul·si·fi·able \i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī-ə-bəl\ adjective
— emul·si·fi·ca·tion \i-ˌməl-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən\ noun
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First Known Use of EMULSIFY
1859
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EMULSIFY Defined for Kids
emulsify
verb emul·si·fy \i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī\
emul·si·fiedemul·si·fy·ing
Definition of EMULSIFY for Kids
: to combine two liquids to make an emulsion
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emulsify
transitive verb emul·si·fy \-ˌfī\
emul·si·fiedemul·si·fy·ing
Medical Definition of EMULSIFY
: to disperse (as an oil) in an emulsion; also : to convert (two or more immiscible liquids) into an emulsion
—emul·si·fi·ca·tion \i-ˌməl-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən\ noun
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