homogenize

verb

ho·​mog·​e·​nize hō-ˈmä-jə-ˌnīz How to pronounce homogenize (audio)
hə-
homogenized; homogenizing

transitive verb

1
a
: to blend (diverse elements) into a mixture that is the same throughout
b
: to make uniform in structure or composition throughout : to make homogeneous
2
a
: to reduce to small particles of uniform size and distribute evenly usually in a liquid
b
: to reduce the particles of so that they are uniformly small and evenly distributed
specifically : to break up the fat globules of (milk) into very fine particles
As a chemist, he developed equipment to homogenize milk Matt Stiles

intransitive verb

: to become uniform in structure or composition throughout : to become homogenized
homogenizer noun

Examples of homogenize in a Sentence

The new curriculum is an attempt to homogenize education throughout the county. plans to homogenize the science curriculum in public high schools throughout the state
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Paradoxically, this talent churn risks homogenizing core AI technologies as ideas circulate within a tightly knit talent web. Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025 Before things became homogenized by the studios in terms of looking for a broader audience, rather than making something as individuals. Jordan Hoffman Updated, EW.com, 10 July 2025 The American ideology of capitalist freedom was a solvent dissolving local cultures and national borders, homogenizing everything into a single mass of modern technological sameness. Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 2 July 2025 Looking ahead, Shankar urged regulators to avoid homogenizing regulations across different platforms. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for homogenize

Word History

Etymology

homogen(eous) + -ize

Note: Compare earlier French homogénéiser, which preserves the -e- of Latin homogeneus.

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of homogenize was in 1835

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Cite this Entry

“Homogenize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homogenize. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

homogenize

verb
ho·​mog·​e·​nize hō-ˈmäj-ə-ˌnīz How to pronounce homogenize (audio)
hə-
homogenized; homogenizing
1
: to make homogeneous
2
a
: to reduce to small particles of uniform size and distribute evenly
homogenize peanut butter
homogenize paint
b
: to break up the fat of (milk) into very fine particles
homogenization
-ˌmäj-ə-nə-ˈzā-shən
noun
homogenizer
-ˈmäj-ə-ˌnī-zər
noun

Medical Definition

homogenize

verb
ho·​mog·​e·​nize
variants also British homogenise
homogenized also British homogenised; homogenizing also British homogenising

transitive verb

1
: to make homogeneous
2
a
: to reduce to small particles of uniform size and distribute evenly usually in a liquid
b
: to reduce the particles of so that they are uniformly small and evenly distributed
specifically : to break up the fat globules of (milk) into very fine particles especially by forcing through minute openings

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