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- US Pronunciation
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- [huh-moj-uh-nahyz, hoh-]
- /həˈmɒdʒ əˌnaɪz, hoʊ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [huh-moj-uh-nahyz, hoh-]
- /həˈmɒdʒ əˌnaɪz, hoʊ-/
Definitions of homogenise word
- verb with object homogenise to form by blending unlike elements; make homogeneous. 1
- verb with object homogenise to prepare an emulsion, as by reducing the size of the fat globules in (milk or cream) in order to distribute them equally throughout. 1
- verb with object homogenise to make uniform or similar, as in composition or function: to homogenize school systems. 1
- verb with object homogenise Metallurgy. to subject (metal) to high temperature to ensure uniform diffusion of components. 1
- verb without object homogenise to become homogenized. 1
- noun homogenise To make homogeneous, to blend or puree. 1
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Origin of homogenise
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; homogen(eous) + -ize
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Parts of speech for Homogenise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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homogenise popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
homogenise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for homogenise
verb homogenise
- standardise — to bring to or make of an established standard size, weight, quality, strength, or the like: to standardize manufactured parts.
- regulate — to control or direct by a rule, principle, method, etc.: to regulate household expenses.
- accommodate — If a building or space can accommodate someone or something, it has enough room for them.
- adapt — If you adapt to a new situation or adapt yourself to it, you change your ideas or behaviour in order to deal with it successfully.
- acclimatise — Standard spelling of from=Non-Oxford British spelling.
Antonyms for homogenise
verb homogenise
- distinguish — to mark off as different (often followed by from or by): He was distinguished from the other boys by his height.
- disarrange — to disturb the arrangement of; disorder; unsettle.
- differ — to be unlike, dissimilar, or distinct in nature or qualities (often followed by from): The two writers differ greatly in their perceptions of the world. Each writer's style differs from that of another.
- misunderstand — to take (words, statements, etc.) in a wrong sense; understand wrongly.
- reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
Top questions with homogenise
- why homogenise milk?
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