Definition

Describing a substance that has not been made uniform in composition or consistency.

Example

The milk was unhomogenized, so the cream rose to the top.

Conversation

Have you tried that new milk brand everyone is talking about?

Not yet, but I heard it's unhomogenized and tastes really fresh.

Yeah, I love how it has that rich cream on top.

I can't wait to try it — I prefer my milk unhomogenized too!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unhomogenized → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "homogenized" (from Greek "homogenes", meaning of the same kind). The word "unhomogenized" means not made uniform or not having the same composition throughout.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being applied to something that is 'of the same kind' ('homogenized') — that's why unhomogenized means it is not uniform.

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