homogenization

Variant of homogenize

transitive verb homogenized, homogenizing

  1. to make homogeneous
    1. to make more uniform throughout in texture, mixture, quality, etc. by breaking down and blending the particles
    2. ☆ to process (milk) so that the fat particles are so finely divided and emulsified that the cream does not separate on standing

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