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homogenization /həmɒdʒənʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n /(also homogenisation) noun [mass noun]1A process by which the fat droplets from milk are emulsified and the cream does not separate: after homogenization and pasteurization, milk travels to one of six storage tanks...- The milk is pumped into the processing room for standardization, pasteurization, and homogenization.
- "Raw milk is put through a process of pasteurisation, sterilisation and homogenisation to improve the quality," she said.
- In homogenization, a process invented in France, the milk is forced through tiny holes that break the fat into smaller globules.
1.1 Biology Preparation of a suspension of cell constituents from tissue by physical treatment in a liquid: the mechanical homogenization of leaf tissue...- The fluid inclusions had moderate homogenization temperatures between 60 and 175 degrees Celsius.
- Both sucrose solutions contained all the protectants present in the homogenization medium.
- Biochemical analysis of plant metabolites and enzyme activities is usually performed following tissue homogenization.
2The process of making things uniform or similar: the fear of cultural homogenization is a barrier to some multinational businesses...- What the group is fighting against is the unquestioning nature in which we accept the hegemonic forces of globalization and the consequent homogenization of culture.
- Any time there is a move toward greater standardization and homogenization of radio formats, it is bad for artists and record companies.
- What I think is more of a worry is the sort of standardisation and homogenisation of myth and film where you're given stories rather than encouraged to develop your own.
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