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homogenized
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homogenize
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ho·mog·enize (hə mäj′ə nīz′)
transitive verb homogenized -·nized′, homogenizing -·niz′·ing
- to make homogeneous
- to make more uniform throughout in texture, mixture, quality, etc. by breaking down and blending the particles
- ☆ to process (milk) so that the fat particles are so finely divided and emulsified that the cream does not separate on standing
Related Forms:
- homogenization ho·mog′·eni·za′·tion noun
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