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- [huh-moj-uh-nahyz, hoh-]
- /həˈmɒdʒ əˌnaɪz, hoʊ-/
- /həˈmɒʤɪnaɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [huh-moj-uh-nahyz, hoh-]
- /həˈmɒdʒ əˌnaɪz, hoʊ-/
Definitions of homogenize word
- verb with object homogenize to form by blending unlike elements; make homogeneous. 1
- verb with object homogenize 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 homogenize to make uniform or similar, as in composition or function: to homogenize school systems. 1
- verb with object homogenize Metallurgy. to subject (metal) to high temperature to ensure uniform diffusion of components. 1
- verb without object homogenize to become homogenized. 1
- noun homogenize Subject (milk) to a process in which the fat droplets are emulsified and the cream does not separate. 1
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Origin of homogenize
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 Homogenize
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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homogenize 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
homogenize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for homogenize
verb homogenize
- 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.
- conform — If something conforms to something such as a law or someone's wishes, it is of the required type or quality.
- mingle — to become mixed, blended, or united.
- fit — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
Antonyms for homogenize
verb homogenize
- disarrange — to disturb the arrangement of; disorder; unsettle.
- 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.
- 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.
- unlearn — to forget or lose knowledge of.
Top questions with homogenize
- how to homogenize milk?
- how do they homogenize milk?
- how do you homogenize milk?
- how to homogenize?
- how to homogenize milk at home?
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