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homogenize

[ h_uh_-moj-_uh_-nahyz, hoh- ]

verb (used with object)

, ho·mog·e·nized, ho·mog·e·niz·ing.

1. to prepare an emulsion, as by reducing the size of the fat globules in (milk or cream) in order to distribute them equally throughout.
2. to make uniform or similar, as in composition or function:
   to homogenize school systems.
3. 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.

/ hɒˈmɒdʒɪˌnaɪz /

verb

1. tr to break up the fat globules in (milk or cream) so that they are evenly distributed
2. to make or become homogeneous

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Derived Forms

• hoˈmogeˌnizer, noun
• hoˌmogeniˈzation, noun

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Other Words From

• ho·mog·e·ni·za·tion [h, uh, -moj-, uh, -nahy-, zey, -sh, uh, n, hoh-], noun
• ho·mog·e·niz·er noun
• o·ver·ho·mog·e·nize verb (used with object) overhomogenized overhomogenizing
• un·ho·mog·e·nized adjective

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Word History and Origins

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Example Sentences

The garish look and homogenized feel of the show directly informed the way future Disney Channel hits like “Wizards of Waverly Place” and “Sonny With a Chance” would appear.

Somehow, somewhere when they homogenized the Derby, they pulled some of the fun out of it.

After 30 days of storage, an unprocessed organic shampoo sample turned from white to yellow and separated into two layers, whereas the spun shampoo didn't change color and remained homogenized.

But by the mid 20th century, the city’s housing would become homogenized into a stucco mass.

"We tried to homogenize the point density equally year by year to make comparative metrics," Choi said.