̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌnīz verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: homogen ous + -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