mixture

American  

[miks-cher] / ˈmɪks tʃər /

noun

1. a product of mixing.

   Synonyms:

   compound, combination, blend

2. any combination or blend of different elements, kinds, qualities, etc..

   a mixture of good and bad traits.

   Synonyms:

   hodgepodge, potpourri, mélange, medley, jumble, miscellany, conglomeration

3. Chemistry, Physics. an aggregate of two or more substances that are not chemically united and that exist in no fixed proportion to each other.

4. a fabric woven of yarns combining various colors.

   a heather mixture.

5. the act of mixing or the state of being mixed. mixed.

6. an added element or ingredient; admixture.

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mixture British  

/ ˈmɪkstʃə /

noun

1. the act of mixing or state of being mixed

2. something mixed; a result of mixing

3. chem a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together without any chemical bonding between them

4. pharmacol a liquid medicine in which an insoluble compound is suspended in the liquid

5. music an organ stop that controls several ranks of pipes sounding the upper notes in a harmonic series

6. the mixture of petrol vapour and air in an internal-combustion engine

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mixture Scientific  

/ mĭks′chər /

1. A composition of two or more substances that are not chemically combined with each other and are capable of being separated.

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Other Word Forms

• supermixture noun

Etymology

Origin of mixture

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Latin mixtūra, from mixt(us) “mingled” (past participle of miscēre “to mingle”; mixed ) + -ūra -ure

Example Sentences

By combining kinetic modeling with fluorescence spectroscopy, high-resolution mass spectrometry, and infrared analysis, the team showed that each plastic type releases its own unique chemical mixture.

From Science Daily

"It's a party atmosphere with a world-class sport going on at the same time. It's a unique mixture that has made us successful," he said.

From BBC

Students used simulations to test different combinations of elements and concentrations, attempting to predict which mixtures would produce the strongest alloy.

From Science Daily

Recovering small amounts of minerals from complex ore mixtures requires advanced technology, additional processing steps, and supportive policies.

From Science Daily

By doing so, researchers aim to recreate the universe's earliest moments and learn how a hot mixture of quarks and gluons eventually formed stable atomic nuclei and, ultimately, all matter.

From Science Daily

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