emulsification

(noun)

The process of forming a mixture of substances that are nonmixable under normal conditions.

Related Terms

  • hydrocarbons
  • tarball

Examples of emulsification in the following topics:

  • Digestion and Absorption

    • Bile aids in the digestion of lipids, primarily triglycerides, through emulsification.
    • Emulsification is a process in which large lipid globules are broken down into several small lipid globules.
    • Emulsification is important for the digestion of lipids because lipases can only efficiently act on the lipids when they are broken into small aggregates.
  • Steroids

    • Cholesterol is also the precursor to bile salts, which help in the emulsification of fats and their absorption by cells.
  • Aerobic Hydrocarbon Oxidation

    • Biosurfactants enhance the emulsification of hydrocarbons, have the potential to solubilize hydrocarbon contaminants, and increase their availability for microbial degradation.
  • Petroleum Biodegradation

    • It also possesses genes to direct the production of a layer of biosurfactant around the cell to enhance the oil emulsification.
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