mulcify verb3 •Synonym of emulsify.The only way to use such a sticky varnish was to mulcify it with white of egg. — 1913 •(no longer used) To soften.Tillage aerates the soil, exposes it to the sweetening influence of the atmosphere, and encourages root growth; surface tillage mulcifies the soil and prevents undue evaporation of moisture. — 1902 •(no longer used) To soothe or mitigate.At length the soothing speeches of the astounded courtiers mulcified the illustrious personages wrath ; he resumed his seat on the conviction that no insult had been intended. — 1835 formsmulcified · mulcifying · mulcifies