Mixture
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɪkstʃə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mixture is a noun meaning The act of mixing.
Meaning
The act of mixing.
More Meanings
- Something produced by mixing.
- Something that consists of diverse elements.
- A medicinal compound, typically a suspension of a solid in a solution
- (music) A compound organ stop.
- A cloth of variegated colouring.
- (India, Sri Lanka) A mix of different dry foods as a snack, especially chevda or Bombay mix.
Example Sentences
An alloy is a mixture of two metals.
The day was a mixture of sunshine and showers.
The mixture of sulphuric acid and water produces heat.
A teaspoonful of the mixture to be taken three times daily after meals
Word Forms
- mixtures
Synonyms for mixture
Depending on context, synonyms include admixture, alloy, amalgam, blend, bouillabaisse, cocktail.
Antonyms for mixture
Common opposites include simple.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include intermixture, mix, admixture, mixing, commixture, concoction.
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