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immiscible

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im·mis·ci·ble  (-ms-bl)
adj.
That cannot undergo mixing or blending: immiscible elements.

im·misci·bili·ty n.
im·misci·bly adv.

immiscible [ɪˈmɪsɪbəl]
adj
(of two or more liquids) incapable of being mixed to form a homogeneous substance oil and water are immiscible
immiscibility  n
immiscibly  adv

immiscible  (-ms-bl)
Incapable of being mixed or blended together. Immiscible liquids that are shaken together eventually separate into layers. Oil and water are immiscible. Compare miscible.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.immiscible - (chemistry, physics) incapable of mixing
natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics"
miscible, mixable - (chemistry, physics) capable of being mixed
Translations
immiscible [ɪˈmɪsɪbəl] adj (frm) → immiscibile


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