ho·mog·e·nize (h -m j -n z , h -)v. ho·mog·e·nized, ho·mog·e·niz·ing, ho·mog·e·niz·es v.tr. 1. To make homogeneous. 2. a. To reduce to particles and disperse throughout a fluid. b. To make uniform in consistency, especially to render (milk) uniform in consistency by emulsifying the fat content. v.intr. To become homogenized. [From homogeneous.] ho·mog e·ni·zation (-n -z shn) n.ho·mog e·nizer n. |
homogenize, homogenise [hɒˈmɒdʒɪˌnaɪz]
vb
1. (Cookery) (tr) to break up the fat globules in (milk or cream) so that they are evenly distributed
2. to make or become homogeneous
homogenization , homogenisation n
homogenizer , homogeniser n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Verb | 1. | homogenize - cause to become equal or homogeneous as by mixing; "homogenize the main ingredients" equalise, equalize, equate, equal, match - make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching; "let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office"; "The company matched the discount policy of its competitors" homogenise, homogenize - become homogeneous or similar, as by mixing; "The two liquids homogenized in the blender" |
| 2. | homogenize - break up the fat globules of; "homogenized milk" change state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the election" | |
| 3. | homogenize - become homogeneous or similar, as by mixing; "The two liquids homogenized in the blender" change state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the election" homogenize, homogenise - cause to become equal or homogeneous as by mixing; "homogenize the main ingredients" |
homogenize
verb unite, make uniform, combine, blend, integrate, merge, fuse, synthesize, amalgamate, meld Brussels bureaucrats can't homogenize national cultures and tastes.
Translations
homogenize [həˈmɒdʒənaɪz] homogenise (British) vt
[+ group, population, society] → uniformiser
[+ substance] → homogénéiser
homogenize
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