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.

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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

Mill-Pack, par 100, is quoted at around 145, and Premix, par 50, is at 75 now, and Mill-Pack is offering a two-for-one-share exchange, which would be a little less than four-for-one in value.

From Murder in the Gunroom by Piper, H. Beam

"Jeff, I'm not supposed to talk about this, but the fact is that I believe Fleming was about to lose control of the Premix Company," he said.

From Murder in the Gunroom by Piper, H. Beam

"What was the matter; didn't Premix want to merge?"

From Murder in the Gunroom by Piper, H. Beam

But I feel reasonably safe in saying that I could keep the Premix Company from figuring in the case.

From Murder in the Gunroom by Piper, H. Beam

"You know how much Premix meant to him."

From Murder in the Gunroom by Piper, H. Beam