Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

emulsifier

/ˈɪi.mʌl.sɪf.aɪ.ə(ɹ)/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.11 in modern English

Syllables: emul-si-fi-er
IPA: /ˈɪi.mʌl.sɪf.aɪ.ə(ɹ)/

15

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

5

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Example Sentences

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

Etymology

Etymology tree English emulsify Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English emulsifier From emulsify + -er.

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ˈɪi.mʌl.sɪf.aɪ.ə(ɹ)/

Inflected Forms

emulsifiers (plural)

Derived Forms

bioemulsifier demulsifier phacoemulsifier

Antonyms

de-emulsifier

Questions

How do you pronounce emulsifier?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɪi.mʌl.sɪf.aɪ.ə(ɹ)/.
What does emulsifier mean?: A substance that helps an emulsion form, or helps keep an emulsion from separating.
Where does emulsifier come from?: Etymology tree English emulsify Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English emulsifier From emulsify + -er.

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