To break down or separate an emulsion back into its original distinct components, typically oil and water.
From the prefix 'de-' (reverse/remove) plus 'emulsify' (to make into an emulsion). Created in the 20th century as industrial chemistry developed.
Making an emulsion is easy—just shake oil and vinegar—but demulsifying is the hard part, which is why emulsions in paint and cosmetics are so valuable and why oil companies spend millions on demulsifier research.
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