| 释义 |
ho·mog·e·nize
\ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌnīz\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: homogenous + -ize
transitive verb
1.
a. : to blend (diverse elements) into a smooth mixture
< after these two main ingredients … have been thoroughly homogenized — D.A.Dearle >
b. : to blend as if by homogenizing : make homogeneous
< trying to legislate decency or homogenize social relations by law — Malcolm Moos >
c. : to anneal (an alloy) for a long time at a high temperature to make more nearly uniform in chemical composition throughout
2.
a. : to reduce to particles of uniform size evenly distributed
< homogenize peanut butter >
< a fragment of cocoon … was cut into small pieces and homogenized into tiny fragments in water — Science >
specifically : to grind (tobacco leaves) into a pulp and compress into a sheet for use as binder
b. : to reduce the particles of (a liquid) to uniform size and distribute them evenly
< homogenize paint >
— compare emulsify
c. : to break up the fat globules and other solids of (milk or cream) by means of a homogenizer
intransitive verb
: to attain a uniform state or consistency through reduction or blending
< heat causes the product to homogenize > |