Demulsifier

/dɪˈmʌlsɪfaɪər/ noun

Definition

A chemical substance or agent that breaks down emulsions by separating mixed liquids back into their original components.

Etymology

From 'demulsify' plus the agent suffix '-er,' following English word-formation patterns for describing things that perform actions.

Kelly Says

Demulsifiers are like molecular bouncers—they physically disrupt the forces holding an emulsion together, often by changing electrical charges on droplet surfaces so oil and water aggressively repel each other again.

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