emulsifier
|e-mul-si-fi-er|
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/ɪˈmʌlsɪˌfaɪər/
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/ɪˈmʌlsɪˌfaɪə/
stabilizes mixtures
Etymology
Etymology Information
'emulsifier' originates from the Latin word 'emulgere,' where 'e-' meant 'out' and 'mulgere' meant 'to milk.'
Historical Evolution
'emulgere' transformed into the French word 'émulsifier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'emulsifier.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to milk out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a substance that stabilizes an emulsion.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance that stabilizes an emulsion, often used in food processing to mix ingredients that typically do not combine well, such as oil and water.
Lecithin is a common emulsifier used in chocolate production.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/26 09:00