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emulsifier
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun emulsifier has 1 sense
- emulsifier(n = noun.substance) - a surface-active agent that promotes the formation of an emulsion; has particulars: lecithin
is a kind of surface-active agent, surfactant, wetter, wetting agent
Derived forms verb emulsify2, verb emulsify1
OXFORD DICTIONARY
emulsifier, n.
1 any substance that stabilizes an emulsion, esp. a food additive used to stabilize processed foods.
2 an apparatus used for producing an emulsion.
1 any substance that stabilizes an emulsion, esp. a food additive used to stabilize processed foods.
2 an apparatus used for producing an emulsion.
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