homogenize

3 definitions found

homogenize - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  homogenize \homogenize\ v. t.
     1. To blend (a collection of unlike elements) together so as
        to make the whole uniform in character, composition, or
        function.
        [PJC]
  
     2. Specifically: To blend separated liquids together so as to
        form a uniform emulsion which does not separate out into
        its original constituents on standing; -- used especially
        of milk; as, most milk sold in cartons is pasteurized and
        homogenized.
        [PJC]

homogenize - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  homogenize
      v 1: cause to become equal or homogeneous as by mixing;
           "homogenize the main ingredients" [syn: homogenize,
           homogenise]
      2: break up the fat globules of; "homogenized milk" [syn:
         homogenize, homogenise] [ant: clabber, clot,
         curdle]
      3: become homogeneous or similar, as by mixing; "The two liquids
         homogenized in the blender" [syn: homogenize, homogenise]
         [ant: clabber, clot, curdle]

homogenize - Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 :

  59 Moby Thesaurus words for "homogenize":
     admix, alloy, amalgamate, assimilate to, balance, bemingle, blend,
     coalesce, combine, commingle, commix, compose, compound, concoct,
     conglomerate, damp, emulsify, equalize, equilibrize, even, flatten,
     fuse, harmonize, hash, immingle, immix, integrate, interblend,
     interlace, interlard, intermingle, intermix, intertwine,
     interweave, jumble, knead, level, make uniform, merge, mingle,
     mingle-mangle, mix, mix up, normalize, regularize, regulate,
     scramble, shuffle, smooth, stabilize, standardize, stereotype,
     stir up, symmetrize, syncretize, throw together, toss together,
     uniformize, work