emulsifying

verb

present participle of emulsify
as in combining
technical to mix liquids together to form an emulsion Emulsify the oil and vinegar by whisking them together.

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Recent Examples of emulsifying The bestselling cream-like balm melts into a clear, oil-like cleanser when warmed between dry palms, dissolving makeup, sunscreen, and grime before emulsifying with water and rinsing clean. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026 During development, the R&D team found that the protein itself could also provide functional properties including emulsifying, binding, and thickening, reducing the reliance on unnecessary ingredients for texture and formulation performance. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 After a mixture of asphalt, water and an emulsifying agent is applied to the pavement, the chip spreader distributes a layer of rock. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Mayonnaise is made with egg yolks, which contain not only fat, protein, and emulsifying agents but also significant amounts of iron, according to Le. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026 My grid is, like, Turkish men getting their pecs greased up with oil, and then the other half is beautiful girls in Los Angeles emulsifying pasta in the pan. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026 Focusing on creating stable mixtures with water-soluble substances such as sugar and oil-soluble ones such omega-3 fatty acids, the team developed a capillary-force system for emulsifying small amounts of water and oil. — New Atlas, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emulsifying
  1. combining
  2. blending
  3. adding
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  • Rays batters struck out 13 times after combining for 14 in the first two games.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The farm's latest maze pays tribute to country music legend Dolly Parton, combining a fall favorite with a celebration of the singer's music and philanthropy.
    — Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of combining
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  • Chow followed it with Kung Fu Hustle (2004), another genre-blending smash that earned more than $100 million worldwide and cemented his reputation as one of Hong Kong’s greatest comedy-action hitmakers.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Coinciding with the presentation that christened her store, Hod also launched a fragrance blending green tea and orchid blossoms, which is available to purchase as a perfume, candle or diffuser.
    — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of blending
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  • The name Platform6 refers to the sixth art — performing arts — and the acquisition of Without Production broadens its offer, adding fashion shows to its expertise.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • This line of defense didn’t persuade Sweeney, who reasoned that adding athletes with expired eligibility would mean more, not less, market competition.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
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“Emulsifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emulsifying. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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