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(hə mäj′ə nīz′)

transitive verb homogenized, homogenizing

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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homogenization noun

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verb ho·mog·e·nized, ho·mog·e·niz·ing, ho·mog·e·niz·es

verb, transitive

To make homogeneous.
a. To reduce to particles and disperse throughout a fluid.
b. To make uniform in consistency, especially to render (milk) uniform in consistency by emulsifying the fat content.

verb, intransitive

To become homogenized.

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Origin: From homogeneous

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Related Forms:

ho·mogˌe·ni·zaˈtion (-nĭ-zāˈshən) noun

ho·mogˈe·nizˌer noun

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