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homogenizer

homogenizer

6.6
A machine that mixes and breaks liquids like milk so they become smooth and the same throughout
  • noun
  • /həˈmɒdʒəˌnaɪzər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : homogeneizador
  • Rotor/stator type tissue homogenizer can rapidly homogenize, disperse, and emulsify samples in 0.5-50 ml of liquid.

Examples

  • These homogenizers offer aerosol-sealed accessories and LCD readouts.

    Academic text (1997)

  • A homogenizer is essential in the lab for creating stable emulsions in various experiments.

  • Laboratory homogenizer

    Academic text (1997)

  • Tissue homogenizer

    Academic text (1996)

  • Homogenizers

    Academic text (1997)

  • She used a powerful homogenizer to blend the samples evenly for her research project.

  • In the production of cosmetics, a homogenizer helps to achieve a smooth and uniform texture.

Synonyms

mingler
vshomogenizer
  • Specialized
7.1

A machine that mixes food or other materials

focuses on creating a uniform fine mixture by breaking particles evenly

Antonyms

separator
3 3.4

A thing that keeps two areas apart, like a curtain or a mark in text

How Effective

homogenizer
  • Specialized
6.6
emulsifier
  • Specialized
1 6.8
mixer
37 1.5
stirrer
5 2.1

Surface Forms

homogenizer singular
homogenizers plural

Morphology

homogenizer = homogenize (transparent) = homo + gen + ize + er

Formed by the standard agentive suffix '-er' from the verb 'homogenize', indicating a device or person that performs homogenizing.

Etymology

Homogenizer comes from homo- meaning 'same' and the root genos meaning 'kind', as in homogeneous. So a homogenizer is a machine that makes all parts of a mixture 'the same' by breaking up and blending particles until the texture is even.