mixture

American  

[miks-cher] / ˈmɪks tʃər /

noun

• mixtures
  plural

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.

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

Derived Forms

• supermixture
  noun

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• mixtures
  plural

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”; see mixed) + -ūra -ure

Explanation

A mixture is, simply, the product of mixing. Sometimes, like in the case of ice cream with fudge, a mixture can turn out delicious. At other times, though, like with oil and water, a mixture just fails to jive. A mixture is a concoction of several parts combined. In chemistry, it describes a composition made up of two or more substances that can be separated. When it comes to textiles, mixture describes fabric that consists of various yarn or materials. Note the difference between mix and mixture, though. Elements in a mix retain their unique parts even though they have been thrown together. In a mixture, elements are blended in such a way that they forfeit their individuality.

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

mixture mixtures

I let the blended and unblended mixture simmer until it gets thick, concentrated and almost sticky.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

At UTK, Michael Koehler used in situ X-ray diffraction to follow changes in the phases of the reaction mixture as the chemistry unfolded.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026

Clancy's team said she had postpartum psychosis, a rare condition in which postpartum women can experience mania, depression or a mixture of both.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

While not a conclusive match, Walters could not be excluded from the mixture.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

Mrs. Hameed demonstrates how to fry the onions and cumin, then dumps the mixture into the stew.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

Simple organic compounds placed in concentrated sulfuric acid can react to form dark and chemically complex "tar-like" mixtures.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026

The mixtures completely neutralized the lethal effects of rattlesnake venom and also provided broad protection against venom from multiple viper species, including species separated by millions of years of evolution.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026

Gold is traditionally recovered either by smelting at very high temperatures or by using corrosive acid mixtures that generate hazardous waste.

From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026

Nearly 80% of edited embryos became mosaics, genetic mixtures of edited and unedited cells, a limitation needing resolution.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026

The mortar men were ready with exact mixtures of sand, lime, and water.

From "Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction" by David Macaulay

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