homogenize
[ huh-moj-uh-nahyz, hoh- ]
/ həˈmɒdʒ əˌnaɪz, hoʊ- /
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verb (used with object), ho·mog·e·nized, ho·mog·e·niz·ing.
to form by blending unlike elements; make homogeneous.
to prepare an emulsion, as by reducing the size of the fat globules in (milk or cream) in order to distribute them equally throughout.
to make uniform or similar, as in composition or function: to homogenize school systems.
Metallurgy. to subject (metal) to high temperature to ensure uniform diffusion of components.
verb (used without object), ho·mog·e·nized, ho·mog·e·niz·ing.
to become homogenized.
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Also especially British, ho·mog·e·nise .
Origin of homogenize
First recorded in 1885–90; homogen(eous) + -ize
OTHER WORDS FROM homogenize
ho·mog·e·ni·za·tion [huh-moj-uh-nahy-zey-shuhn, hoh-], /həˌmɒdʒ ə naɪˈzeɪ ʃən, hoʊ-/, nounho·mog·e·niz·er, nouno·ver·ho·mog·e·nize, verb (used with object), o·ver·ho·mog·e·nized, o·ver·ho·mog·e·niz·ing.un·ho·mog·e·nized, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for homogenize
homogenize
homogenise
/ (hɒˈmɒdʒɪˌnaɪz) /
verb
(tr) to break up the fat globules in (milk or cream) so that they are evenly distributed
to make or become homogeneous
Derived forms of homogenize
homogenization or homogenisation, nounhomogenizer or homogeniser, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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