Homogenisations

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The process of making a mixture uniform in composition or consistency, often by reducing particle size and dispersing substances evenly throughout
2. The act of rendering various components indistinguishable by blending them to achieve a consistent quality or characteristic
3. A procedure aimed at creating a uniform distribution within a mixture, ensuring that the varied elements are evenly combined and integrated

Etymology: "Homogenisations" is simply the plural of "homogenisation," the noun for the act of making things uniform by blending them together. The singular is the older form, and the plural is used when speaking of several separate instances of such blending, as in different processes or products. The singular it is built from is "homogenise," which means to make a mixture of uniform composition throughout, a sense that dates back to the dairy trade where milk is forced through fine nozzles so the cream no longer rises to the top. The ending "-isation" is the familiar English noun-forming suffix, here attached to "homogenise," so the word is a straightforward derivation rather than a single inherited term.

Synonyms: uniformity, integration, blending, mixing, standardization

Antonyms: diversification, variation, differentiation, disparity, division