<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>The act or process of blending unlike elements: Industrial composting is a complex process, requiring sieves, shredders, equipment for mixing and homogenization, aeration systems, filters, scrubbers, and control systems.</li><li>The act or process of emulsifying, especially milk or cream: Whole milk is pumped into storage silos where it undergoes pasteurization, homogenization, separation, butterfat adjustment, and vitamin fortification.</li><li>The act or process of making something more uniform or similar: A major ecological dilemma stems from the homogenization of agricultural systems, namely the increased vulnerability of crops to pests, diseases, and climatic variability.</li><li>Metallurgy: The act or process of subjecting metal to high temperatures to ensure uniform diffusion of components: The lab is developing a computational approach to improve the homogenization and heat treatment of solid substitutional alloys.</li></ul>