intermix

American  

[in-ter-miks] / ˌɪn tərˈmɪks /

verb (used with or without object)

1. to mix together; intermingle.

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intermix British  

/ ˌɪntəˈmɪks /

verb

1. (tr) to mix (ingredients, liquids, etc) together

2. (intr) to become or have the capacity to become combined, joined, etc

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Other Word Forms

• intermixable adjective
• intermixedly adverb

Etymology

Origin of intermix

First recorded in 1555–65; back formation from the past participle intermixt (now intermixed ), from Latin intermixtus, past participle of intermiscēre “to mingle together”; inter-, mix

Example Sentences

And they all break down to make other chemicals and intermix with other chemicals.

From Salon

“But we do know that methane is a solvent, meaning that a variety of chemicals can be intermixed and be dissolved into it.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Especially on the east side, we have so many intermixed plans, so we want to be as consistent as we can be while knowing that we have different agency plans and missions.”

From Seattle Times

In this art wonderland curated by L.A. brand Amor Prohibido, painters, fashion photographers and jewelry designers intermix in surprising and moving ways.

From Los Angeles Times

Scharf’s swing set is striking, composed of panels of contrasting colors and objects; wondrous birds in the clouds intermix with mouths and eyes that appear as if they’re melting.

From Los Angeles Times