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Emulsification is the process of dispersing one liquid into another immiscible liquid (ie mixing 2 things that do not mix naturally).

Oil (which attracts dirt) doesn't naturally mix with water. However soap can suspend oil/dirt in such a way that it gets suspended in water and can be removed when we wash it with water. This is called emulsification of soap.

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