homogenizer

ho·mog·e·nize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [huh-moj-uh-nahyz, hoh-]
- /həˈmɒdʒ əˌnaɪz, hoʊ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [huh-moj-uh-nahyz, hoh-]
- /həˈmɒdʒ əˌnaɪz, hoʊ-/

Definitions of homogenizer word

verb with object homogenizer to form by blending unlike elements; make homogeneous. 1
verb with object homogenizer 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 homogenizer to make uniform or similar, as in composition or function: to homogenize school systems. 1
verb with object homogenizer Metallurgy. to subject (metal) to high temperature to ensure uniform diffusion of components. 1
verb without object homogenizer to become homogenized. 1
noun homogenizer General term for any piece of equipment used to homogenize mixtures. Types include kitchen blender, mortar and pestle, ultrasonic bath, and so on. 1

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Origin of homogenizer

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 Homogenizer

noun

adjective

verb

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preposition

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homogenizer 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.

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