emulsifier 1
noundomain: substance
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
a surface-active agent that promotes the formation of an emulsion
Hypernym
wetting agent 1
noun
a chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved
EnglishDerivationally related form
emulsify 2
verb
form into or become an emulsion
emulsify 1
verb
cause to become an emulsion; make into an emulsion
Hyponym
lecithin 1
noun
a yellow phospholipid essential for the metabolism of fats; found in egg yolk and in many plant and animal cells; used commercially as an emulsifier
a chemical compound derived from cellulose.
