Definitions

1. verb

to break down (a substance) into a uniform mixture, especially in order to analyze it or make it more easily digestible

“The scientist homogenated the blood sample before conducting the experiment.”

2. noun

a uniform mixture, especially of the blood or other bodily fluids

“The doctor took a homogenate of the patient’s blood to examine its composition.”

3. noun

a mixture of milk and other substances, such as water or vegetable oils, that has been broken down into a uniform consistency

“The company produced a homogenate of milk and vegetable oil for use in the production of cheese.”