Emulsification

/ɪˌmʌlsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process of breaking one liquid into tiny droplets and mixing them evenly throughout another liquid to create a smooth, uniform mixture.

Etymology

From emulsify (to make into an emulsion) + -ation (suffix forming nouns from verbs). The root is Latin emulgere, to milk out.

Kelly Says

Emulsification is why your liver produces bile—it's the biological emulsifying agent that breaks down fat during digestion so your body can absorb it. The same chemistry that makes this possible is used in hundreds of industrial and consumer products!

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