Definition

A substance that helps mix two liquids that usually do not mix well, like oil and water, and keeps them from separating.

Example

The chef added an emulsifier to the dressing to ensure the oil and vinegar blended smoothly.

Conversation

Have you ever wondered what an emulsifier actually does in cooking?

Yeah, I think it helps mix oil and water together, right?

Exactly! Without an emulsifier, they would just separate.

That's interesting! I should pay more attention to ingredients next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Emulsifier → It is formed from "emulsio" (from Latin, meaning to milk out) and "-fier" (from Latin "facere", meaning to make). The word "emulsifier" refers to a substance that makes an emulsion, which is a mixture of two liquids that usually do not mix, like oil and water.

Memory Tip

Think of a substance that 'makes' ('-fier') a mixture of liquids that don't usually blend ('emulsio' means to milk out), helping you remember that an emulsifier is something that helps combine those liquids.

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