homogenization

Definition of Homogenization in English :

1. homogenisation, homogenization

the act of making something homogeneous or uniform in composition

Example Sentences:
'the homogenization of cream'
'the network's homogenization of political news'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Homogenization

verb

1. (transitive)

to break up the fat globules in (milk or cream) so that they are evenly distributed

2.

to make or become homogeneous

verb transitiveWord forms: hoˈmogeˌnized or hoˈmogeˌnizing

1.

to make homogeneous

2.

a.

to make more uniform throughout in texture, mixture, quality, etc. by breaking down and blending the particles

b. US

to process (milk) so that the fat particles are so finely divided and emulsified that the cream does not separate on standing

v. ho·mog·e·nized, ho·mog·e·niz·ing, ho·mog·e·niz·es

v.tr.

1. To make homogeneous.

2.

a. To reduce to particles and disperse throughout a fluid.

b. To make uniform in consistency, especially to render (milk) uniform in consistency by emulsifying the fat content.

v.intr.

To become homogenized.