mixture
noun
mix·ture
ˈmiks-chər 
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
Synonyms
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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But all three girls have still followed heavily in their parents' footsteps, through a mixture of modeling, acting, music and photography.
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Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 21 July 2024
Typically, a mixture of white vinegar and water or oxygen bleach and water is enough to deal with most stains.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2024
The simple joy of running will become a central theme of the film, even though the athletes’ faces are now a mixture of hardship, happiness and gritty determination.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 19 July 2024
Not the sugary-sweet mixture served at kids’ birthday parties.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 18 July 2024
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Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 21 July 2024
Typically, a mixture of white vinegar and water or oxygen bleach and water is enough to deal with most stains.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2024
The simple joy of running will become a central theme of the film, even though the athletes’ faces are now a mixture of hardship, happiness and gritty determination.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 19 July 2024
Not the sugary-sweet mixture served at kids’ birthday parties.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 18 July 2024
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mixture
noun
mix·ture
ˈmiks-chər
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
: 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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