immiscible
/i'misibl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Incapable of mixing or blending together: Used primarily in chemistry and physics to describe two or more liquids (or other substances) that cannot form a homogeneous mixture when combined. They will separate into distinct phases.
Usage
- The term immiscible is a technical adjective most commonly used in scientific contexts, especially chemistry, physics, and engineering.
- It describes a property of substances, typically liquids like oil and water.
- It is often used with the preposition "with" (e.g., "Water is immiscible with oil.").
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "Mutually immiscible": Emphasizes that two or more substances do not mix with each other.
- The three solvents were mutually immiscible, forming distinct layers in the test tube.
Variants and Related Words
- Immiscibility (noun): The property or state of being immiscible.
- The immiscibility of the two fluids was crucial for the separation process.
Synonyms
- Unmixable: Not able to be mixed.
- Non-miscible: A less common synonym with the same meaning.
- Incompatible (in a mixing context): Not able to exist or work together in combination without separating.
Antonyms
- Miscible: (Adjective) Capable of being mixed.
- Soluble: Capable of being dissolved (a related, but more specific, concept).
Adjective
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(chemistry, physics) incapable of mixing
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