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

Well, I'm buying all the Premix stock that's out in small blocks, and so are Mr. Dunmore and Mr. Varcek.

From Murder in the Gunroom by Piper, H. Beam

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

Better let me pick you up a little Premix; there's still some lying around.

From Murder in the Gunroom by Piper, H. Beam

They are, I may say, nothing but malicious fabrications, circulated for the purpose of undermining public confidence in Premix Foods, Incorporated.

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