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homogenize
verb ho·mog·e·nize \hō-ˈmä-jə-ˌnīz, hə-\
: to treat (milk) so that the fat is mixed throughout instead of floating on top
: to change (something) so that its parts are the same or similar
ho·mog·e·nizedho·mog·e·niz·ing
Full Definition of HOMOGENIZE
transitive verb
1
a : to blend (diverse elements) into a uniform mixture b : to make homogeneous
2
a : to reduce to small particles of uniform size and distribute evenly usually in a liquid b : to reduce the particles of so that they are uniformly small and evenly distributed; specifically : to break up the fat globules of (milk) into very fine particles
intransitive verb
: to become homogenized
— ho·mog·e·niz·er noun
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First Known Use of HOMOGENIZE
1886
Related to HOMOGENIZE
- Synonyms
- formalize, standardize, normalize, regularize
- Antonyms
- break down, break up, separate, unmix
Rhymes with HOMOGENIZE
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HOMOGENIZING Defined for Kids
homogenize
verb ho·mog·e·nize \hō-ˈmä-jə-ˌnīz, hə-\
ho·mog·e·nizedho·mog·e·niz·ing
Definition of HOMOGENIZE for Kids
: to reduce the particles within a liquid (as milk or paint) to the same size and spread them evenly in the liquid
Medical Dictionary
homogenize
verb ho·mog·e·nize
ho·mog·e·nized also British ho·mog·e·nisedho·mog·e·niz·ing also British ho·mog·e·nis·ing
Medical Definition of HOMOGENIZE
transitive verb
1
: to make homogeneous
2
a : to reduce to small particles of uniform size and distribute evenly usually in a liquid b : to reduce the particles of so that they are uniformly small and evenly distributed; specifically : to break up the fat globules of (milk) into very fine particles especially by forcing through minute openings
intransitive verb
: to become homogenized
Variants of HOMOGENIZE
ho·mog·e·nize also British ho·mog·e·nise \hō-ˈmäj-ə-ˌnīz, hə-\
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