homogenize
UK/hoʊˈmɑdʒəˌnaɪz/US/hɒ'mɒdʒәnaiz/
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Definitions
v.
To make uniform throughout; to blend into a consistent mixture.
使均匀；使同质化
v.
To process milk so the fat is evenly distributed and does not separate.
（对牛奶）做均质处理（使脂肪不分层）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedhomo- (same) + gen (kind) + -ize (make) = 'to make all the same kind.' Literally it removes differences so a mixture is uniform — milk, cultures, or opinions can all be homogenized.
Root gen still carries 140 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.homogenize milk均质化牛奶
- 2.homogenize mixture均质化混合物
Example Sentences
- 1.
Mass media tends to homogenize tastes across different regions.
- 2.
Homogenized milk keeps its cream from rising to the top.
- 3.
Critics worry that globalization homogenizes local cultures.