homogenized
|ho-mo-ge-nized|
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/həˈmɑːdʒəˌnaɪzd/
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/həˈmɒdʒənaɪzd/
(homogenize)
making uniform
Etymology
Etymology Information
'homogenized' originates from the Greek word 'homogenēs,' where 'homo-' meant 'same' and 'genēs' meant 'kind or type.'
Historical Evolution
'homogenized' changed from the Greek word 'homogenēs' and eventually became the modern English word 'homogenize' through French influence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'of the same kind,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'processed to be uniform.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
processed to make a mixture uniform in composition, especially by breaking down fat globules in milk.
The milk is homogenized to ensure even distribution of fat.
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Last updated: 2025/03/28 20:13