mixture

/'mikstʃə/
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mixture

The baker adds the wet mixture to the dry ingredients in a large bowl.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act or process of combining two or more different substances or elements together: "Mixture" refers to the action of mixing or the state of being mixed.
    • A substance made by mixing other substances together: "Mixture" is a material consisting of two or more different substances which are combined but not chemically bonded.
    • A combination of different things, qualities, or types: "Mixture" can describe a collection or assortment of varied elements.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The mixture of flour and water forms a simple paste.
    • The city is a fascinating mixture of ancient and modern architecture.
    • Add the eggs to the mixture and stir well.
    • Her reaction was a mixture of surprise and delight.
Advanced Usage
  • "In the mixture": being part of a combined substance or group.
    • Several rare spices are in the mixture.
  • "Form a mixture": to create a combined substance.
    • Oil and water do not form a stable mixture.
Variants and Related Words
  • Mix (verb/noun): To combine or a combination.
    • Mix the ingredients thoroughly.
  • Admixture (noun): An additional element mixed in.
    • The alloy contains a small admixture of copper.
  • Intermixture (noun): The act of intermixing or the result of it.
Synonyms
  • Blend: A mixture of different substances or qualities.
  • Combination: A joining or merging of different parts.
  • Assortment: A collection of various kinds of things.
  • Composite: Something made up of various parts.
Related Phrases
  • Mixture of emotions: Experiencing multiple feelings at once.
    • Leaving home filled her with a mixture of emotions.
  • Cough mixture: A liquid medicine for a cough.
    • The doctor prescribed a cough mixture.
Related Idioms
  • A curious mixture: A strange or unexpected combination.
    • His style is a curious mixture of formal and casual.
mixture

The baker adds the wet mixture to the dry ingredients in a large bowl.

Noun
  1. the act of mixing together
    • paste made by a mix of flour and water
    • the mixing of sound channels in the recording studio
  2. an event that combines things in a mixture
    • a gradual mixture of cultures
  3. 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
  4. any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients
    • he volunteered to taste her latest concoction
    • he drank a mixture of beer and lemonade
  5. (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)