Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense homogenizes, present participle homogenizing, past tense, past participle homogenizedregional note: in BRIT, also use homogenise
verb
If something is homogenized, it is changed so that all its parts are similar or the same, especially in a way that is undesirable.
[disapproval]
Rather than trying to homogenize our culture, we can actually thrive by celebratingour diversity. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: unite, make uniform, combine, blend More Synonyms of homogenize
homogenizedgraded adjective
...an increasingly homogenised and bland America.
homogenization (həmɒdʒənaɪzeɪʃən)uncountable noun
They no longer worry about the homogenization of culture.
homogenize in British English
or homogenise (hɒˈmɒdʒɪˌnaɪz)
verb
1. (transitive)
to break up the fat globules in (milk or cream) so that they are evenly distributed
2.
to make or become homogeneous
Derived forms
homogenization (hoˌmogeniˈzation) or homogenisation (hoˌmogeniˈsation)
noun
homogenizer (hoˈmogeˌnizer) or homogeniser (hoˈmogeˌniser)
noun
homogenize in American English
(həˈmɑdʒəˌnaɪz)
verb transitiveWord forms: hoˈmogeˌnized or hoˈmogeˌnizing
1.
to make homogeneous
2.
a.
to make more uniform throughout in texture, mixture, quality, etc. by breaking down and blending the particles
b. US
to process (milk) so that the fat particles are so finely divided and emulsified that the cream does not separate on standing
Derived forms
homogenization (hoˌmogeniˈzation)
noun
Synonyms of 'homogenize'
unite, make uniform, combine, blend
More Synonyms of homogenize
(verb)
Definition
to make different elements the same or similar
Brussels bureaucrats can't homogenize national cultures and tastes.
Synonyms
unite
They have agreed to unite their efforts to bring peace.
make uniform
combine
Combine the flour with water to make a paste.
Her tale combines a strong storyline with sly humour.
blend
Blend the ingredients until you have a smooth cream.
integrate
No attempt was made to integrate the parts into a coherent whole.
merge
The two countries merged into one.
fuse
The chemicals fused to form a new compound.
synthesize
amalgamate
The firm has amalgamated with an American company.