Homogenize

Pronunciation: /həˈmɑːdʒəˌnaɪz/

Definitions of homogenize

verb to make uniform or similar by blending or mixing different elements

Example Sentences

A1 I homogenize the milk before pouring it into my cereal.

A2 The blender can homogenize the ingredients for a smoothie.

B1 The company aims to homogenize its products to ensure consistency across all locations.

B2 The goal of the merger is to homogenize the two companies' operations and procedures.

C1 The government is working to homogenize the education system to provide equal opportunities for all students.

C2 The chef used a special technique to homogenize the flavors in the dish, creating a perfect balance.

Examples of homogenize in a Sentence

formal The goal of the experiment was to homogenize the mixture to ensure consistent results.

informal I think we should homogenize the data before presenting it to the team.

slang Let's blend all the ingredients together to homogenize the flavor.

figurative The artist aimed to homogenize different styles in his artwork to create a unique aesthetic.

Grammatical Forms of homogenize

• past tense: homogenized
• plural: homogenizes
• comparative: more homogenized
• superlative: most homogenized
• present tense: homogenize
• future tense: will homogenize
• perfect tense: has homogenized
• continuous tense: is homogenizing
• singular: homogenize
• positive degree: homogenize
• infinitive: to homogenize
• gerund: homogenizing
• participle: homogenized

Origin and Evolution of homogenize

First Known Use: 1881 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'homogenize' originated from the Greek words 'homos' meaning 'same' and 'genos' meaning 'kind'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of agriculture to refer to the process of making milk uniform in consistency by mixing different batches, the term 'homogenize' has evolved to encompass various fields such as chemistry, biology, and business, where it now signifies the act of making things uniform or similar in nature.