homogenise
əˌnaɪz, hoʊ- verb (used with object)
1.
to form by blending unlike elements; make homogeneous.
2.
to prepare an emulsion, as by reducing the size of the fat globules in (milk or cream) in order to distribute them equally throughout.
3.
to make uniform or similar, as in composition or function: to homogenize school systems.
4.
Metallurgy. to subject (metal) to high temperature to ensure uniform diffusion of components.
verb (used without object)
5.
to become homogenized.
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Homogenise
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Also, especially British, ho·mog·e·nise.
Related forms
ho·mog·e·ni·za·tion, noun
ho·mog·e·niz·er, noun
o·ver·ho·mog·e·nize, verb (used with object), o·ver·ho·mog·e·nized, o·ver·ho·mog·e·niz·ing.
un·ho·mog·e·nized, adjective
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homogenize or homogenise (hɒˈmɒdʒɪˌnaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (tr) to break up the fat globules in (milk or cream) so that they are evenly distributed |
| 2. | to make or become homogeneous |
| homogenise or homogenise | |
| —vb | |
| homogeni'zation or homogenise | |
| —n | |
| homogeni'sation or homogenise | |
| —n | |
| ho'mogenizer or homogenise | |
| —n | |
| ho'mogeniser or homogenise | |
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| homogenize or homogenise (hɒˈmɒdʒɪˌnaɪz) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (tr) to break up the fat globules in (milk or cream) so that they are evenly distributed |
| 2. | to make or become homogeneous |
| homogenise or homogenise | |
| —vb | |
| homogeni'zation or homogenise | |
| —n | |
| homogeni'sation or homogenise | |
| —n | |
| ho'mogenizer or homogenise | |
| —n | |
| ho'mogeniser or homogenise | |
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