Vocab Bloom Hub

emulsifier

/ɪˈmʌl.sɪ.faɪ.ər/

1 entry

noun

C1formalcommontechnical/ɪˈmʌl.sɪ.faɪ.ər/

A surface-active agent that promotes the formation and stabilization of an emulsion by reducing interfacial tension between immiscible liquids.

  • 🇷🇺Поверхностно-активное вещество, которое способствует образованию и стабилизации эмульсии за счет снижения межфазного натяжения между несмешивающимися жидкостями.
  1. Emulsion stabilizer B2 formal scientific

    A substance that helps mix two liquids that normally do not combine, like oil and water, by reducing surface tension.

    • Lecithin is a common emulsifier used in chocolate production.
    • The chef added an emulsifier to keep the salad dressing from separating.
    • Many processed foods contain emulsifiers to improve texture and shelf life.

    🇷🇺Эмульгатор

    Synonyms: surface-active agentsurfactant

  • emulsifiers plural form
  • emulsifiers' possessive plural form
  • emulsifier's possessive singular form