mixture

[miks-cher]

noun

1. a product of mixing.

   Synonyms: compound, combination, blend

2. any combination or blend of different elements, kinds, qualities, etc..

   a mixture of good and bad traits.

   Synonyms: hodgepodge, potpourri, mélange, medley, jumble, miscellany, conglomeration

3. Chemistry, Physics.,  an aggregate of two or more substances that are not chemically united and that exist in no fixed proportion to each other.

4. a fabric woven of yarns combining various colors.

   a heather mixture.

5. the act of mixing or the state of being mixed. mixed.

6. an added element or ingredient; admixture.

mixture

/ ˈmɪkstʃə /

noun

1. the act of mixing or state of being mixed

2. something mixed; a result of mixing

3. chem a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together without any chemical bonding between them

4. pharmacol a liquid medicine in which an insoluble compound is suspended in the liquid

5. music an organ stop that controls several ranks of pipes sounding the upper notes in a harmonic series

6. the mixture of petrol vapour and air in an internal-combustion engine

mixture

1. A composition of two or more substances that are not chemically combined with each other and are capable of being separated.

Other Word Forms

• supermixture noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of mixture¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Latin mixtūra, from mixt(us) “mingled” (past participle of miscēre “to mingle”; mixed ) + -ūra -ure

Word History and Origins

Origin of mixture¹

C16: from Latin mixtūra, from mixtus, past participle of miscēre to mix

Example Sentences

The process involves distributing the ore within an electrolyte and then using electricity to heat this mixture to 1,600C.

From BBC

The team knew they had to act quickly and has been deploying a mixture of techniques that wouldn't look out of place in a military operation.

From BBC

Once the lemon juice is combined with the macerated peels, water and pickle juice are stirred in before the entire mixture is strained using a fine-mesh strainer.

From Salon

Kneecap rap in a mixture of England and Irish, and have broken new ground by bringing the Irish language to global audience of music and film fans, including through an Oscar-nominated and Bafta-winning film.

From BBC

The Big Yin Weekend on 6 and 7 September will celebrate the Glasgow-born comedian through a mixture of events including film, music, comedy and walking and cycling tours.

From BBC

Related Words

• batter 
• blend 
• concoction 
• dough 
• mix 
• soup 
• stew 
• variety