emulsification

/ɪˌmʌlsəfəˈkeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of mixing two liquids that do not normally combine (such as oil and water) into a stable mixture called an emulsion.
    • Emulsification is a key step in making mayonnaise, where oil and vinegar are blended together.
    • The chef explained that proper emulsification requires slowly adding oil while whisking vigorously.
    • In the lab, we studied the emulsification of crude oil to understand how to clean up spills.
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