homogenize

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

/ həˈmɒdʒ əˌnaɪz, hoʊ- /

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.

Nearby words

homogeneous system, homogenesis, homogenetic, homogenic, homogenization, homogenize, homogenized, homogenote, homogenous, homogentisic acid, homogentisuria

Also especially British, ho·mog·e·nise.

Origin of homogenize

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

Related forms

ho·mog·e·ni·za·tion, 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, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for homogenise

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

homogenization or homogenisation, nounhomogenizer or homogeniser, noun

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