Homogeneous is a word used when comparing two or more things, texts or situations. It means that the objects compared have points in common, such as functions, formats, types, or similar structures.
The expression can also be used in situations where it is not possible to determine with certainty what the composition or formation of a particular thing or space is.
See some examples of word application:
The farm's terrain is much more homogeneous.
This article on the country's economy contains very homogeneous information.
In another application, the term homogeneous can also express the idea of coherence. For example, when it is said that a group of people has a homogeneous speech, it means that everyone in the group expresses similar ideas.
Look at a few more examples:
This is a characteristic of a homogeneous government.
The reporter presented a very homogeneous text.
Homogeneous in chemistry
In chemistry, the term homogeneous is related to the mixture of substances that contain only one phase (single-phase mixture) when two or more elements are mixed.
When we say that a mixture is homogeneous, means that its composition is uniform, that is, that the components mix easily. In this case, after mixing, it is no longer possible to identify the substances separately.
Water and sugar or water and salt are two known examples of homogeneous mixing, as, after being mixed, they become a uniform product.
Seawater is an example of a homogeneous monophasic mixture, that is, it has only one phase. This is because when water and salt are mixed it is not possible to see the difference or separation of the substances that make up this mixture.
Wine is another example of a homogeneous blend. Its components, after being mixed, cannot be identified separately.
You may also be interested in: solute and solvent.
What is the difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous?
The difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous is precisely in the fact that substances mix. Thus, what defines how a mixture is classified is how the substances mix and whether the result will have one or more phases.
THE homogeneous mixture it has a single clearly visible phase. already the heterogeneous mixture it can have two or even more phases, according to the amount of substances used. Thus, they can be classified as biphasic or triphasic, for example.
The mixture of water and oil is the best known example of a heterogeneous mixture, as these substances do not mix completely. This example is a biphasic heterogeneous mixture, as it is possible to perceive each of the substances separately.
Also read the meaning of heterogeneous.
homogeneous in mathematics
In mathematics, the term homogeneous refers to an equation and a function. In the equation, the terms that make up the expression have in common: the same value, same degree, or same direction.
At homogeneous linear equation, the result of the equation formed by independent terms will always be equal to 0 (zero).
See this example: 3a + 2b - c = 0.
The homogeneous term is also the classification given to a type of function, called a homogeneous function.
It is classified as homogeneous because after modifying its variables, the result of the calculation will be a different function, but corresponding and proportional to the first one.
Look at the example: f (x, y) = x4 -y4
f(tx, ty) = (tx)4 - (ty)4 =
t4x4 - t4y4 =
t4 (x4-y4) =
t4f(x, y)
Synonyms for homogeneous
The term homogeneous can be replaced by synonyms as: equal, analogous, identical, similar, similar, similar, uniform, simple, smooth, harmonious, coherent, cohesive, balanced.
