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emulsifier
noun
emul·si·fi·er
i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī(-ə)r
: one that emulsifies
especially
: a surface-active agent (such as a soap) promoting the formation and stabilization of an emulsion
Examples of emulsifier in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
But Take Note There are a few more ingredients in these teething biscuits compared to other products on our list, including tapioca starch and sunflower lecithin, an emulsifier.
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Lauren Capacete, Ms, Rd, Parents, 20 May 2024
Some emulsifiers are even naturally occurring, like pectins in fruit.
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Kayla Hui, Verywell Health, 16 May 2024
Here’s how emulsifiers might be impacting your health.
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Kayla Hui, Verywell Health, 16 May 2024
UPFs include baked goods such as croissants and Danish pastries, fizzy drinks, high-sugar cereals, ready meals, and all sorts of other sugary and salty snacks–all of which contain additives, emulsifiers, and flavorings that are detrimental to our health.
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Hannah Coates, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
The soup was saved by the emulsifier at the very end.
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Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2024
To prevent phase separation, an emulsifier can be added to the vinaigrette to stabilize the emulsion.
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Alice Chi Phung, Discover Magazine, 10 Mar. 2015
Many include emulsifiers, preservatives and thickeners such as tapioca.
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Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2024
Unlike bulk chocolate-makers, Lantry adds no lecithin or other emulsifier, which tends to give chocolate an unpleasant, waxy taste.
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Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Nov. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1888, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near emulsifier
Cite this Entry
“Emulsifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emulsifier. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
emulsifier
noun
emul·si·fi·er
i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī(-ə)r
: a substance (as a soap) that helps to form and stabilize an emulsion
Medical Definition
emulsifier
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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