premix

American  

[pree-miks] / priˈmɪks /

noun

1. Also premixture a mixture of ingredients, made before selling, using, etc..

   The chain saw runs on a premix of oil and gasoline.

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adjective

1. mixed prior to using, marketing, etc.; premixed.

   premix concrete.

verb (used with object)

premixed, premixt, premixing

1. to mix beforehand, as in advance of selling or using.

Other Word Forms

• premixer
  noun

Etymology

Origin of premix

First recorded in 1930–35; pre- + mix

Example Sentences

Breakfast finally ended, and Varcek and Dunmore left for the Premix plant.

From Murder in the Gunroom by Piper, H. Beam

It'll cost the Premix Company some money to get this done—I'll have certain expenses, for one thing, which could not very gracefully be itemized—and I will have to have your cooperation.

From Murder in the Gunroom by Piper, H. Beam

They are, I may say, nothing but malicious fabrications, circulated for the purpose of undermining public confidence in Premix Foods, Incorporated.

From Murder in the Gunroom by Piper, H. Beam

"Well, of course, nobody wants the responsibility of starting a panic, even a minor one, but people are talking, and it's hurting Premix on the market," Goode gloomed.

From Murder in the Gunroom by Piper, H. Beam

"Jeff, I'm not supposed to talk about this, but the fact is that I believe Fleming was about to lose control of the Premix Company," he said.

From Murder in the Gunroom by Piper, H. Beam