mixture

noun

mix·​ture ˈmiks-chər How to pronounce mixture (audio)
1
a
: the act, the process, or an instance of mixing
b(1)
: the state of being mixed
(2)
: the relative proportions of constituents
especially : the proportion of fuel to air produced in a carburetor
2
: a product of mixing : combination: such as
a
: a portion of matter consisting of two or more components in varying proportions that retain their own properties
b
: a fabric woven of variously colored threads
c
: a combination of several different kinds

Examples of mixture in a Sentence

Stir the sugar and butter until the mixture is light and fluffy. Now add eggs to the mixture. Pour the cake mixture into a well-greased pan and bake.
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Fold in crushed pineapple, and spread mixture in an even layer in baking dish. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024 Squeeze the lemon wedge’s juice into the mixture, dropping the lemon in after. Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024 Add the reserved lamb (leaving any juices in the bowl) and Sichuan oil mixture and stir-fry to coat, about 2 minutes. Lois Goh, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024 Coarsely chop onions and stir into mixture, adding all the pan juices. Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mixture 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin mixtura, from mixtus

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of mixture was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Mixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixture. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

mixture

noun
mix·​ture ˈmiks-chər How to pronounce mixture (audio)
1
: the act or process or an instance of mixing
2
a
: something mixed or being mixed
add eggs to the mixture
b
: a preparation consisting of two or more ingredients or kinds
3
: two or more substances that are mixed together but not chemically combined and that may vary in proportion

Medical Definition

mixture

noun
mix·​ture ˈmiks-chər How to pronounce mixture (audio)
: a product of mixing: as
a
: a portion of matter consisting of two or more components in varying proportions that retain their own properties
b
: an aqueous liquid medicine : potion
specifically : a preparation in which insoluble substances are suspended in watery fluids by the addition of a viscid material (as gum, sugar, or glycerol)

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