EMULSIFYING Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

emulsifying

verb

present participle of emulsify

as in combining

technical to mix liquids together to form an emulsion Emulsify the oil and vinegar by whisking them together.

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Recent Examples of emulsifying The bestselling cream-like balm melts into a clear, oil-like cleanser when warmed between dry palms, dissolving makeup, sunscreen, and grime before emulsifying with water and rinsing clean. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026 During development, the R&D team found that the protein itself could also provide functional properties including emulsifying, binding, and thickening, reducing the reliance on unnecessary ingredients for texture and formulation performance. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 After a mixture of asphalt, water and an emulsifying agent is applied to the pavement, the chip spreader distributes a layer of rock. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Mayonnaise is made with egg yolks, which contain not only fat, protein, and emulsifying agents but also significant amounts of iron, according to Le. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026 My grid is, like, Turkish men getting their pecs greased up with oil, and then the other half is beautiful girls in Los Angeles emulsifying pasta in the pan. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026 Focusing on creating stable mixtures with water-soluble substances such as sugar and oil-soluble ones such omega-3 fatty acids, the team developed a capillary-force system for emulsifying small amounts of water and oil. — New Atlas, 3 June 2026

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After combining to win just 60 games over the past three seasons, good health could see the team residing in the nation’s capital crack 40 wins for the first time since 2018.

— Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
The new system takes the concept in a different direction by combining hydrogen production with chemical synthesis.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

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Projects like Beautiful Thugger Girls saw Thug test the waters of R&B, while blending a mix of country and hip-hop.

— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026
The material then undergoes polymer processing and blending before being pelletized for film blowing at Weavabel’s production plant, where it can be made into new bags.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

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The technology that investors and governments are counting on to lift the global economy is also adding pressure that threatens growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund said, urging policymakers to stop delaying painful choices on debt.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
These firms charge fees based on the value of their holdings, adding a financial incentive to keep the marks higher to avoid public scrutiny.

— Ellen DiMauro, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026

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