
Meaning of EMULSIFIER
| Pronunciation: | | i'mulsi`fIur
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] a surface-active agent that promotes the formation of an emulsion |
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EMULSIFIER is a 10 letter word that starts with E. |
| | See Also: | | lecithin, surface-active agent, surfactant, wetter, wetting agent | |
Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | 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. |
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