The process of breaking down or separating an emulsion into its original components, especially separating oil and water.
From 'demulsify' with the '-ation' suffix, following the standard pattern for creating nouns denoting processes or actions in chemistry and industry.
When crude oil is extracted, it comes mixed with water in a stubborn emulsion—demulsification is the industrial battle to separate them, using chemical demulsifiers and heat in massive separation tanks.
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