mixture
/'mikstʃə/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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the act of mixing together
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paste made by a mix of flour and water
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the mixing of sound channels in the recording studio
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an event that combines things in a mixture
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a gradual mixture of cultures
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a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
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a great assortment of cars was on display
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he had a variety of disorders
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a veritable smorgasbord of religions
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any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients
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he volunteered to taste her latest concoction
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he drank a mixture of beer and lemonade
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(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
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