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nouna surface-active agent that promotes the formation of an emulsion
Definition that contains emulsifier
- algin a gum used especially as a thickener or emulsifier
- lecithin 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
- bile salt a salt of bile acid and a base; functions as an emulsifier of lipids and fatty acids
- saponin any of various plant glucosides that form soapy lathers when mixed and agitated with water; used in detergents and foaming agents and emulsifiers
- alginic acid a gum used especially as a thickener or emulsifier