non-miscible

Thân thiện

Oil and water are non-miscible liquids.

Definition

Adjective: * Incapable of mixing: Describes two or more substances that cannot form a homogeneous mixture when combined. They remain as separate, distinct phases.

Usage

• This is a technical term primarily used in chemistry and physics.
• It is typically used to describe liquids, but can also apply to other states of matter.
• It is often used in contrast with "miscible."

Examples

• Oil and water are classic examples of non-miscible liquids.
• The experiment failed because the two solvents were non-miscible and formed two clear layers.
• A non-miscible blend of polymers was observed under the microscope.

Advanced Usage

• The term is frequently used in scientific writing to describe phase behavior, solvent properties, and material compatibility.
• It can be used in an adverbial form as "non-miscibly."
  • The components separated non-miscibly upon standing.

Variants and Related Words

• Immiscible: This is a more common synonym with identical meaning. "Non-miscible" and "immiscible" are often used interchangeably.
• Miscible (adj): Capable of being mixed. This is the direct antonym.
• Immiscibility (n): The property or state of being immiscible/non-miscible.

Synonyms

• Immiscible
• Unmixable
• Incompatible (in a mixing context)
• Insoluble (in each other)

Antonyms

• Miscible
• Mixable
• Soluble (in each other)
• Compatible (in a mixing context)

Học thuật

Adjective

1. (chemistry, physics) incapable of mixing

Từ đồng nghĩa

• immiscible
• unmixable