homogenize

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

verb (used with object)

, ho·mog·e·nized, ho·mog·e·niz·ing.

1. to form by blending unlike elements; make homogeneous.
2. to prepare an emulsion, as by reducing the size of the fat globules in (milk or cream) in order to distribute them equally throughout.
3. to make uniform or similar, as in composition or function:

   to homogenize school systems.

4. 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.

1. to become homogenized.

homogenize

/ 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

Derived Forms

• hoˈmogeˌnizer, noun
• hoˌmogeniˈzation, noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of homogenize¹

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

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Salon

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.

From Science Daily

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Science Daily

Related Words

• accommodate
• adapt
• blend in