infusible

[in-fyoo-zuh-buh l]

adjective

not fusible; incapable of being fused or melted.

Origin of infusible

First recorded in 1545–55; in-³ + fusible

Related formsin·fu·si·bil·i·ty, in·fu·si·ble·ness, nounnon·in·fu·si·bil·i·ty, noun

infusible

[in-fyoo-zuh-buh l]

adjective

capable of being infused.

Origin of infusible

First recorded in 1650–60; infuse + -ible

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Examples from the Web for infusible

Historical Examples of infusible

It becomes white in the pottery kiln, and is infusible at that heat.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines
Andrew Ure
It is infusible at the blowpipe alone, but it melts easily with borax.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines
Andrew Ure
It is infusible, and is derived from the decomposed felspar of granite.
Chats on Oriental China
J. F. Blacker
It is infusible, but cracks and becomes opaque before the blowpipe.
Birds and Nature Vol. 11 No. 3 [March 1902]
Various
They are tasteless, odorless, and infusible at ordinary temperature.
Encyclopedia of Diet
Eugene Christian

British Dictionary definitions for infusible

infusible

adjective

not fusible; not easily melted; having a high melting point

Derived Formsinfusibility or infusibleness, noun

Word Origin for infusible

C16: from in- 1 + fusible

infusible

adjective

capable of being infused

Derived Formsinfusibility or infusibleness, noun

Word Origin for infusible

C17: from infuse + -ible

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