miscible

adjective mis·ci·ble \ˈmi-sə-bəl\

Definition of MISCIBLE

: capable of being mixed; specifically : capable of mixing in any ratio without separation of two phases <miscible liquids>

— mis·ci·bil·i·ty \ˌmi-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

Medieval Latin miscibilis, from Latin miscēre to mix — more at mix

First Known Use: 1570

Medical Dictionary

adjective mis·ci·ble \ˈmis-ə-bəl\

: capable of being mixed; specifically : capable of mixing in any ratio without separation of two phases <miscible liquids>

—mis·ci·bil·i·ty \ˌmis-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē\ noun, plural mis·ci·bil·i·ties

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