homogenized

/həˈmɑdʒənaɪzd/
adjective
  1. Describing a liquid, especially milk, that has been treated so that its fat is evenly distributed and does not separate.
    • I always buy homogenized milk because I don't like shaking the carton.
    • The recipe calls for homogenized cream so the sauce stays smooth.
    • Homogenized milk has a consistent taste from the first sip to the last.
  2. Made uniform or similar; lacking variety or distinctive features.
    • Many people worry that homogenized global culture is erasing local traditions.
    • The neighborhood's architecture became homogenized after all the old houses were replaced with identical townhomes.
    • The music on the radio sounds homogenized, with every song following the same formula.
verb
  1. Past tense and past participle of homogenize.
    • Years of trade homogenized the cuisines of the two neighboring countries.
    • The company homogenized its branding across all international offices.
    • The factory homogenized the milk before bottling it.
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