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Homogenous vs Homogenization - What's the difference?

homogenous | homogenization |

As a adjective homogenous

is (biology) having the same genetic structure; exhibiting homogeny.

As a noun homogenization is

the act of making something homogenous, or the same throughout; or the tendency of something to be come homogenous.

homogenous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (biology) Having the same genetic structure; exhibiting homogeny
  • (proscribed)

    • Usage notes

    According to The Oxford Guide to English Usage , 'homogenous' is a frequent error for homogeneous.

    homogenization

    English

    (wikipedia homogenization)

    Alternative forms

    * homogenisation

    Noun

    (-)
  • the act of making something homogenous, or the same throughout; or the tendency of something to be come homogenous
    • Cream does not separate from milk that has undergone a homogenization process.

    Related terms

    * homogenize * homogenized