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to homogenize

to homogenize

12 6.1
To make a liquid like milk the same all the way by mixing it well
  • verb
  • /həˈmɒdʒəˌnaɪz/
  • Specialized
translation icon : homogeneizar
  • To make a creamy sauce, you need to homogenize the ingredients so they blend together smoothly.
  • homogenized culture
  • homogenized mixture
  • homogenized sample

I'm just so sick of the Internet just homogenizing into one glob.

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Examples

  • The Welfare Party's Islamic agenda was nationalistic and homogenizing, seeking political power to transform society.

    Academic text (2000)
  • The modern treatment has spread throughout the region, homogenizing much of the production process.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Finally, 20 mL of water was added, and the mixture was homogenized for a further 30 seconds.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Labor demands for the technified system are greater, with standardized operations homogenizing practices across borders.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Every day, the piles are watered and turned manually so they are homogenized and aerated.

    Academic text (1998)
  • Hindu nationalism has long had as its explicit aim the construction of a homogenized, revitalized, and supralocal Hindu identity.

    Academic text (1995)
  • The chef decided to homogenize the flavors by mixing the spices thoroughly before adding them to the dish.

  • Before bottling, the milk must be homogenized to ensure the fat is evenly distributed throughout the liquid.

Synonyms

to mix
vsto homogenize
416 1.0

To combine two or more things so they become one

ensures the result is uniform and identical throughout, not just combined
to standardize
vsto homogenize
  • US
83 4.2

To make things the same by using one set of rules

focuses on internal evenness across the whole object rather than rule conformity
to mingle
vsto homogenize
34 3.3

Mix together so things join and are hard to tell apart

produces even distribution throughout rather than only making items hard to tell apart
to meld
vsto homogenize
18 5.3

To mix things so they become one

aims for even sameness throughout rather than forming one new unit
to equalize
vsto homogenize
  • US
10 4.4

To make things the same in amount, status or value

aims at even distribution throughout a single thing rather than matching amounts or status
to blend in
vsto homogenize
3 3.3

Mix one ingredient into others until the mixture is smooth

emphasizes thorough internal mixing to achieve complete uniformity
to normalize
vsto homogenize
  • Specialized
1 7.0

Heat then cool metal or glass to make its texture and strength even

achieves uniform interior distribution by mechanical mixing rather than heating methods
to uniformize
vsto homogenize
7.7

To make different things the same in form or rules

focuses on achieving uniformity by thorough internal mixing

Antonyms

829 2.1

Not joined to another thing and kept apart

To stop being involved with a person, group, or idea

How Uniform

to homogenize
  • Specialized
12 6.1
to blend
255 2.3
to mix
416 1.0
to stir
152 1.0
to separate
297 1.9

Surface Forms

homogenize infinitive
homogenized past participle
homogenizing present participle
homogenizes third person singular

Morphology

homogenize = homogeneous (transparent) = homo + gen + ize

The verb is a regular derivation from the adjective 'homogeneous' using the productive suffix '-ize', meaning 'make homogeneous'.

Etymology

Homogenize comes from homo- meaning 'same' and the root gen meaning 'kind' (the same root in generate and gene). So to homogenize something is to 'make it the same' all through, like mixing milk so every drop has an even texture and fat.