HyperDic: emulsifier

English > 1 sense of the word emulsifier:
NOUNsubstanceemulsifiera surface-active agent that promotes the formation of an emulsion
emulsifier > pronunciation
Soundsihmah'lsahfay.er
Rhymesacquire ... wire: 63 rhymes with ayer...
English > emulsifier: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningA surface-active agent that promotes the formation of an emulsion.
NarrowerlecithinA yellow phospholipid essential for the metabolism of fats
Broaderwetting agent, wetter, surfactant, surface-active agentA chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid / liquid in which it is dissolved
Spanishemulgente, emulsionante
Catalanemulsor
Verbsemulsifyform into or become an emulsion
emulsifycause to become an emulsion

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