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emulsifiers

/ɪˈmʌlsɪfaɪərz/ /iˈmʌlsɪfaɪərz/

Meanings
noun
A substance that helps an emulsion form, or helps keep an emulsion from separating.

Examples :

"The lecithin in egg yolks is often used as an emulsifier."
substance chemistry food

Related Words

Illustration emulsion

emulsion noun

/ɪˈmʌlʃən/ /iˈmʌlʃən/

A stable suspension of small droplets of one liquid in another with which it is immiscible.

"Mayonnaise is an emulsion where egg is used to keep oil and water mixed."

Illustration helps

helps noun

/hɛlps/

Action given to provide assistance; aid.

"I need some help with my homework."

Illustration from

from preposition

/fɹɒm/ /fɹʌm/

Used to indicate source or provenance.

"I got a letter from my brother."

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that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

Illustration substance

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

Illustration keep

keep noun

/kiːp/

The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.

"The castle's keep stood tall above the surrounding walls. "

Illustration often

often adjective

/ˈɑf(t)ən/ /ˈɒf(t)ən/ /ˈɔf(t)ən/

Frequent.

"My sister is often late for school. "

Illustration yolks

yolks noun

/jəʊks/ /joʊks/

The yellow, spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the white albumen, and serves as nutriment for the growing young.

"The recipe called for three eggs, separating the whites from the yolks. "

Illustration lecithin

lecithin noun

/ˈlɛs.ə.θɪn/

The principal phospholipid in animals; it is particularly abundant in egg yolks, and is extracted commercially from soy. It is a major constituent of cell membranes, and is commonly used as a food additive (as an emulsifier).

"Many chocolate bars contain lecithin to help blend the ingredients smoothly. "

Illustration emulsifier

emulsifier noun

/əˈmʌl.sɪf.aɪ.ə(ɹ)/

A substance that helps an emulsion form, or helps keep an emulsion from separating.

"The lecithin in egg yolks is often used as an emulsifier."

Illustration separating

separating verb

/ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈsɛpəˌɹeɪtɪŋ/

To divide (a thing) into separate parts.

"Separate the articles from the headings."

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form noun

/fɔːm/ /fɔɹm/

(heading, physical) To do with shape.

"The form of the new school building is modern and striking. "