homogenization

noun

ho·​mog·​e·​ni·​za·​tion hō-ˌmä-jə-nə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce homogenization (audio)
hə-
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1
: the act or process of homogenizing
2
: the quality or state of being homogenized

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We were labeled as ‘frat rock’ by more than one magazine, but that in itself was almost a rebellion against the homogenization of what was then grunge. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026 In homogenization, the milk is passed through tiny openings at high pressure – 3,000 psi – which blows apart the fat molecules. — Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 5 Mar. 2026 More troubling is evidence that homogenization does not require full retraining. — Sahar Hashmi, Forbes.com, 3 Mar. 2026 Institutions, subcultures and artists have always found ways to resist homogenization. — Ahmed Elgammal, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for homogenization

Word History

Etymology

homogenize + -ation

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of homogenization was in 1908

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homogenization

noun
ho·​mog·​e·​ni·​za·​tion
variants also British homogenisation
hō-ˌmäj-ə-nə-ˈzā-shən, hə- How to pronounce homogenization (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being homogenized
2
: the act or process of homogenizing

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