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   Mix·ture

   /ˈmik(st)SHər/

   

   noun

   • 1. a substance made by mixing other substances together: "form the mixture into a manageable dough" Similar blendmixbrewcombinationconcoctionjumblefusioncompositioncompoundalloyamalgam
   • ▪ the process of mixing or being mixed.
   • ▪ a combination of different qualities, things, or emotions in which the component elements are individually distinct: "the old town is a mixture of narrow medieval streets and 18th-century architecture" Similar assortmentmiscellanymedleymelangeblendvarietymixed bagmixdiversitycollectionselectionassemblagecombinationmotley collectionpot-pourriconglomerationjumblemessconfusionmishmashhotchpotchhodgepodgeragbagpastichepatchworkfarragohashinformal:mash-uprare:gallimaufryomnium gatherumoliosalmagundimacédoine
   • ▪ a person regarded as a combination of qualities and attributes: "he was a curious mixture, an unpredictable man"
   • ▪ the product of the random distribution of one substance through another without any chemical reaction, as distinct from a compound.
   • ▪ the charge of gas or vapor mixed with air which is admitted to the cylinder of an internal combustion engine, especially as regards the ratio of fuel to air: "newer pilots often leave their mixture rich during an entire flight"
   • ▪ an organ stop in which each key sounds a group of small pipes of different pitches, giving a very bright tone.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French mixture or Latin mixtura (see mixed).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › mixtureMIXTURE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a combination of substances resulting from mixing them together so that they cannot be easily separated: It’s a highly explosive mixture and has to be handled carefully. A mixture is also any combination of different things: Good fashion designers often rely on a mixture of the old and the new.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MixtureMixture - Wikipedia

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   In chemistry, a mixture is a material made up of two or more different chemical substances which are not chemically bonded. A mixture is the physical combination of two or more substances in which the identities are retained and are mixed in the form of solutions, suspensions and colloids.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMIXTURE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a combination of substances resulting from mixing them together so that they cannot be easily separated: It’s a highly explosive mixture and has to be handled carefully. A mixture is also any combination of different things: Good fashion designers often rely on a mixture of the old and the new.

5. byjus.com › chemistry › mixturesWhat is a Mixture? - Definition, Properties, Examples & Types ...

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   In chemistry, a mixture is a compound made up of two or more chemical components that are not chemically linked. A mixture is a physical blend of two or more substances that preserve their identities and are blended in the form of solutions, suspensions, or colloids.

6. www.thoughtco.com › mixture-definition-chemistryMixture Definition and Examples in Science - ThoughtCo

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   Jul 29, 2019 · A mixture is defined as the result of combining two or more substances, such that each maintains its chemical identity. In other words, a chemical reaction does not occur between components of a mixture. Examples include combinations of salt and sand, sugar and water, and blood.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › mixtureMIXTURE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   a substance made of other substances that have been combined: Add milk to the mixture and stir until smooth. Fewer examples. Grease the pan before pouring in the cake mixture. Combine the meat and egg and shape the mixture into small balls. Stir the mixture until it is smooth. The accident created an explosive mixture of oil vapour and oxygen.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › mixtureMIXTURE Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   any combination or blend of different elements, kinds, qualities, etc.: a mixture of good and bad traits.