Part of speech: Noun
Phonetic transcription: /e.mul.ˈxen.te/
Meanings: 1. Emulsifier (substance used to stabilize emulsions). 2. Any substance added to food products to maintain their texture, consistency, or shelf-life.
Usage patterns: The word "emulgente" is a common term in the Spanish language, especially in the context of food products and cooking. It is used more in written contexts, such as recipes, food labels, and scientific articles related to food technology.
Verb forms: As "emulgente" is a noun, it does not have verb forms.
Examples: 1. Añade un poco de emulgente para mejorar la consistencia de la salsa. (Add a bit of emulsifier to improve the consistency of the sauce.) 2. Los helados generalmente contienen emulgente para mantener su textura suave. (Ice creams usually contain emulsifier to keep their smooth texture.)
Idiomatic expressions: The term "emulgente" is not typically used as part of idiomatic expressions in Spanish.
Etymology: The word "emulgente" comes from the Latin word "emulgens," which means "to milk out." This is derived from "ex" (out) and "mulgeo" (to milk).
Synonyms and Antonyms: - Synonyms: aditivo, estabilizante (additive, stabilizer) - Antonyms: desestabilizante (destabilizing agent)
The term "emulgente" is a specialized word related to food science and technology, often used in recipes and food labeling to refer to substances that help maintain the properties of food products.