Word Study
homogenize
CIDE DICTIONARY
homogenize, v. t.
- To blend (a collection of unlike elements) together so as to make the whole uniform in character, composition, or function. [PJC]
- To blend separated liquids together so as to form a uniform emulsion which does not separate out into its original constituents on standing; -- used especially of milk; as, most milk sold in cartons is pasteurized and homogenized. [PJC]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
homogenize, v. (also -ise)
1 tr. & intr. make or become homogeneous.
2 tr. treat (milk) so that the fat droplets are emulsified and the cream does not separate.
1 tr. & intr. make or become homogeneous.
2 tr. treat (milk) so that the fat droplets are emulsified and the cream does not separate.
Derivative
homogenization n. homogenizer n.
THESAURUS
homogenize
admix, alloy, amalgamate, assimilate to, balance, bemingle, blend, coalesce, combine, commingle, commix, compose, compound, concoct, conglomerate, damp, emulsify, equalize, equilibrize, even, flatten, fuse, harmonize, hash, immingle, immix, integrate, interblend, interlace, interlard, intermingle, intermix, intertwine, interweave, jumble, knead, level, make uniform, merge, mingle, mingle-mangle, mix, mix up, normalize, regularize, regulate, scramble, shuffle, smooth, stabilize, standardize, stereotype, stir up, symmetrize, syncretize, throw together, toss together, uniformize, workROGET THESAURUS
homogenize
Uniformity
VB be uniform, accord with, run through, become uniform, conform to, render uniform, homogenize, assimilate, level, smooth, dress.For further exploring for "homogenize" in Webster Dictionary Online