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homogeneity

1. n. []

The quality of uniformity of a material. If irregularities are distributed evenly in a mixture of material, the material is homogeneous. (Compare with heterogeneity.)

Antonyms: heterogeneity

See related terms: homogeneousanisotropyisotropy

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