homogenization

Variant of homogenize

homogenize definition

ho·mog·enize (hə mäj′ə nīz′)

transitive verb homogenized -·nized′, homogenizing -·niz′·ing

  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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