verb
- to combine two liquids that normally do not mix (such as oil and water) into a smooth mixture
Usage: cooking; chemistry
Examples
- The chef used egg yolk to emulsify the oil and vinegar for the mayonnaise.
- You need to slowly add the oil while whisking to emulsify the sauce properly.
- The blender will emulsify the ingredients into a smooth dressing.
- Lecithin helps emulsify chocolate and cocoa butter in candy making.
- The pharmacist explained how to emulsify the oil-based medication.
- Without proper technique, the hollandaise sauce will not emulsify correctly.