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

Previously, the researchers determined that VFD's intense micromixing could produce clean biodiesel from used cooking oil and homogenize raw milk, but they hadn't used the platform to process more goopy liquids, such as shampoos.

From Science Daily

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

From Science Daily

This has happened before, of course — the moment when Twitter turned from good-faith salon to sinister outrage derby, or when Instagram, and its army of influencers, learned to homogenize joy and beauty.

From New York Times

When you get to the real objective, which is converting these people in ways that they will obey orders at any cost because they have been trained for many years to move and respond a certain way and not ask questions; just following rules and orders, and that's crucial to take out the identity and individuality of a person and homogenize it.

From Salon

Usually U.S. remakes of foreign films tend to homogenize the source material.

From New York Times

Related Words

• accommodate
• adapt
• blend in