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mix·ture (m ks ch r)n.1. a. The act or process of mixing: an alloy made from the mixture of two metals. b. The condition of being mixed: the inevitable mixtures of urban neighborhoods. 2. Something produced by mixing. 3. One that consists of diverse elements: The day was a mixture of sun and clouds. 4. A fabric made of different kinds of thread or yarn. 5. Chemistry A composition of two or more substances that are not chemically combined with each other and are capable of being separated.
[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin mixt ra, from mixtus, past participle of misc re, to mix; see meik- in Indo-European roots.] Synonyms: mixture, blend, amalgam, admixture, compound1, composite
These nouns refer to a combination produced by mixing. Mixture has the widest application: She routinely drank a mixture of tea and honey. "He showed a curious mixture of eagerness and terror" Francis Parkman.
Blend and amalgam imply that the original components have lost their distinctness: The novel is a fascinating blend of romance and realism. The comedian's act was an amalgam of incisive wit and unceasing good humor.
Admixture suggests that one of the components is dissimilar to the others: a perfume containing an essential oil with a large admixture of alcohol.
A compound constitutes a new and independent entity: The school's program is a compound of scholarship and athleticism.
A composite has components that may retain part of their identities: a musical suite that is a composite of operatic themes. |
mixture Noun 1. something produced by blending or combining other things: top with the cheese and breadcrumb mixture 2. a combination of different things, such as feelings: he speaks of her with a mixture of loyalty and regret 3. Chem a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together without any chemical bonding between them
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. |  mixture - (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)substance - the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists; "DNA is the substance of our genes" chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions alloy, metal - a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten; "brass is an alloy of zinc and copper" colloid - a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension eutectic - a mixture of substances having a minimum melting point solution - a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution; "he used a solution of peroxide and water" suspension - a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy freezing mixture - a mixture of substances (usually salt and ice) to obtain a temperature below the freezing point of water Greek fire - a mixture used by Byzantine Greeks that was often shot at adversaries; catches fire when wetted gummite - a gummy orange mixture of uranium oxides and silicates occurring naturally in the hydration and oxidation of pitchblende matte - a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted oxyacetylene - a mixture of oxygen and acetylene; used to create high temperatures for cutting or welding metals plaster - a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water; hardens into a smooth solid; used to cover walls and ceilings soda lime - a mixture of sodium and calcium hydroxides; absorbs liquids and gases | | 2. |  mixture - any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients; "he volunteered to taste her latest concoction"; "he drank a mixture of beer and lemonade"mincemeat - spiced mixture of chopped raisins and apples and other ingredients with or without meat stuffing, dressing - a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables roux - a mixture of fat and flour heated and used as a basis for sauces batter - a liquid or semiliquid mixture, as of flour, eggs, and milk, used in cooking dough - a flour mixture stiff enough to knead or roll mix, premix - a commercially prepared mixture of dry ingredients filling - a food mixture used to fill pastry or sandwiches etc. | | 3. |  mixture - a collection containing a variety of sorts of things; "a great assortment of cars was on display"; "he had a variety of disorders"; "a veritable smorgasbord of religions"grab bag - an assortment of miscellaneous items range - a variety of different things or activities; "he answered a range of questions"; "he was impressed by the range and diversity of the collection" selection - an assortment of things from which a choice can be made; "the store carried a large selection of shoes" farrago, gallimaufry, hodgepodge, hotchpotch, melange, mingle-mangle, mishmash, oddments, odds and ends, omnium-gatherum, ragbag - a motley assortment of things alphabet soup - a confusing assortment; "Roosevelt created an alphabet soup of federal agencies" sampler - an assortment of various samples; "a candy sampler"; "a sampler of French poets" | | 4. | mixture - an event that combines things in a mixture; "a gradual mixture of cultures"concoction - an occurrence of an unusual mixture; "it suddenly spewed out a thick green concoction" blend - an occurrence of thorough mixing | | 5. |  mixture - the act of mixing together; "paste made by a mix of flour and water"; "the mixing of sound channels in the recording studio" |
mixture noun 1. blend, mix, variety, fusion, assortment, combine, brew, jumble, medley, concoction, amalgam, amalgamation, mixed bag ( informal) meld, potpourri, mélange ( French) miscellany, conglomeration, hotchpotch, admixture, salmagundi  Translationsmixture [ˈmɪkstʃəʳ] n → mezcla mixture [ˈmɪkstʃəʳ] mix n → Mischung f; ( 000) ( for cake) → Teig m; (Med) → Mixtur f
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