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miscible
[ mis-uh-buhl ]
/ ˈmɪs ə bəl /
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adjective Chemistry, Physics.
capable of being mixed: miscible ingredients.
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Origin of miscible
OTHER WORDS FROM miscible
mis·ci·bil·i·ty, nounun·mis·ci·ble, adjectiveWords nearby miscible
mischief-maker, mischief night, mischievous, misch metal, mischoose, miscible, miscite, miscode, miscolor, miscommunicate, miscommunication
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British Dictionary definitions for miscible
miscible
/ (ˈmɪsɪbəl) /
adjective
capable of mixingalcohol is miscible with water
Derived forms of miscible
miscibility, nounWord Origin for miscible
C16: from Medieval Latin miscibilis, from Latin miscēre to mix
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Medical definitions for miscible
miscible
[ mÄs′ə-bÉ™l ]
adj.
Capable of being and remaining mixed in all proportions. Used of liquids.
Other words from miscible
mis′ci•bil′i•ty n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for miscible
miscible
[ mÄs′ə-bÉ™l ]
Relating to two or more substances, such as water and alcohol, that can be mixed together or can dissolve into one another in any proportion without separating. Compare immiscible.
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