Dictionary.com

Popular Searches

 Thesaurus.com

premix

American  
[pree-miks] / priˈmɪks /

noun

  1. Also premixture a mixture of ingredients, made before selling, using, etc..

    The chain saw runs on a premix of oil and gasoline.

adjective

  1. mixed prior to using, marketing, etc.; premixed.

    premix concrete.

verb (used with object)

premixed, premixt, premixing

  1. to mix beforehand, as in advance of selling or using.

Other Word Forms

  • premixer noun

Etymology

Origin of premix

First recorded in 1930–35; pre- + mix

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The bottle describes the contents as "sparkling fortified alcoholic premix blending mixed fruit flavours. Contains caffeine."

From BBC

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023

Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.