homogenize
Americanverb (used with object)
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to form by blending unlike elements; make homogeneous.
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to prepare an emulsion, as by reducing the size of the fat globules in (milk or cream) in order to distribute them equally throughout.
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to make uniform or similar, as in composition or function.
to homogenize school systems.
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Metallurgy. to subject (metal) to high temperature to ensure uniform diffusion of components.
verb (used without object)
verb
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(tr) to break up the fat globules in (milk or cream) so that they are evenly distributed
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to make or become homogeneous
Other Word Forms
- homogenization noun
- homogenizer noun
- overhomogenize verb (used with object)
- unhomogenized adjective
Etymology
Origin of homogenize
First recorded in 1885–90; homogen(eous) + -ize
Example Sentences
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The psilocybin may come in the form of whole dried mushrooms, ground homogenized fungi, extracts and edible products, the Oregon Health Authority says.
From Washington Times
Which is not to say that either player is homogenized by combination.
From New York Times
Armenian food in the U.S. never really came into prominence the way other cultures did, or in some cases the food got even more homogenized and changed its identity.
From Los Angeles Times
Though the company was often criticized for homogenizing radio programming in a way that eliminated much of the local flavor of independent radio stations, the formula was extremely profitable.
From New York Times
The old system homogenized Barnes & Noble stores coast to coast so their inventories were identical — a buyer might as well be standing at the book tables at Walmart.
From Los Angeles Times
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