homogenize

especially British, ho·mog·e·nise

[huh-moj-uh-nahyz, hoh-]

verb (used with object)

homogenized, homogenizing 

1. to form by blending unlike elements; make homogeneous.

2. to prepare an emulsion, as by reducing the size of the fat globules in (milk or cream) in order to distribute them equally throughout.

3. to make uniform or similar, as in composition or function.

   to homogenize school systems.

4. Metallurgy.,  to subject (metal) to high temperature to ensure uniform diffusion of components.

verb (used without object)

homogenized, homogenizing 

1. to become homogenized.

homogenize

/ hɒˈmɒdʒɪˌnaɪz /

verb

1. (tr) to break up the fat globules in (milk or cream) so that they are evenly distributed

2. to make or become homogeneous

Other Word Forms

• homogenization noun
• homogenizer noun
• overhomogenize verb (used with object)
• unhomogenized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of homogenize¹

First recorded in 1885–90; homogen(eous) + -ize

Example Sentences

And I missed the uncompromising individuality of the original Broadway cast, which has been slightly homogenized for the North American tour.

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Stagnant communities, by contrast, tend to homogenize over time, as people conform to the views of those around them.

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The garish look and homogenized feel of the show directly informed the way future Disney Channel hits like “Wizards of Waverly Place” and “Sonny With a Chance” would appear.

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Somehow, somewhere when they homogenized the Derby, they pulled some of the fun out of it.

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After 30 days of storage, an unprocessed organic shampoo sample turned from white to yellow and separated into two layers, whereas the spun shampoo didn't change color and remained homogenized.

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