mixture

noun mix·ture \ˈmiks-chər\

: something made by combining two or more ingredients

: a combination of different things

: the act of mixing two or more things together

Full Definition of MIXTURE

a : the act, the process, or an instance of mixing

b (1) : the state of being mixed (2) : the relative proportions of constituents; especially : the proportion of fuel to air produced in a carburetor

: a product of mixing : combination: as

a : a portion of matter consisting of two or more components in varying proportions that retain their own properties

b : a fabric woven of variously colored threads

c : a combination of several different kinds

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Origin of MIXTURE

Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin mixtura, from mixtus

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to MIXTURE

Synonyms: admixture, alloy, amalgam, amalgamation, cocktail, combination, composite, compound, conflation, emulsion, fusion, intermixture, meld, mix, blend, synthesis

Other Chemical Engineering Terms

alkali, cation, decant, hygroscopic, isotope, oxidize, slurry, solute, viscous

Rhymes with MIXTURE

fixture

MIXTURE Defined for Kids

mixture

noun mix·ture \ˈmiks-chər\

Definition of MIXTURE for Kids

: the act of combining

: something combined or being combined <Add water to the mixture.>

: two or more substances combined together in such a way that each remains unchanged <Sand and sugar form a mixture.>

: a combination of different things <I felt a mixture of fear and excitement.>

Medical Dictionary

mixture

noun mix·ture \ˈmiks-chər\

Medical Definition of MIXTURE

: a product of mixing: as a : a portion of matter consisting of two or more components in varying proportions that retain their own properties b : an aqueous liquid medicine : potion; specifically : a preparation in which insoluble substances are suspended in watery fluids by the addition of a viscid material (as gum, sugar, or glycerol)