homogenize
/həˈmɑdʒənaɪz/
verb
- To make a mixture uniform throughout, especially by breaking down fat particles so that cream does not separate from milk.
- The dairy homogenizes the milk so that every carton has the same creamy texture.
- Factories homogenize many liquid products, from salad dressing to lotion.
- Before the process was invented, cream would rise to the top of unhomogenized milk.
- To make things or people more similar or uniform, often by reducing differences.
- The new school policy tried to homogenize student uniforms, but many families objected.
- Globalization tends to homogenize cultures, making cities around the world look alike.
- Some critics say that fast food chains homogenize local eating habits.
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