Definition of homogenize

transitive verb. 1a : to blend (diverse elements) into a mixture that is the same throughout. b : to make uniform in structure or composition throughout : to make homogeneous. 2a : to reduce to small particles of uniform size and distribute evenly usually in a liquid.

What is an example of homogenization?

homogenization, process of reducing a substance, such as the fat globules in milk, to extremely small particles and distributing it uniformly throughout a fluid, such as milk. When milk is properly homogenized, the cream will not rise to the top.

What is the purpose of homogenization?

The purpose of homogenization is to create a stable emulsion where the fat globules don't rise to form a cream layer. When homogenizing milk, you feed high quantities of the product through a really small gap between two pieces of steel (called a homogenizing device) at high velocity.