emulsifier

Noun
  1. A surface-active agent that promotes the formation of an emulsion (synset 114698569)
    is a type of: surface-active agent, surfactant, wetter, wetting agent - a chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved
    subtypes: 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

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