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
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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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2025
And if this isn’t an isolated incident, then this presents a huge problem for the remnants of humanity, most of whom have survived through a mixture of luck and simply being able to outthink these single-minded creatures.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2025
All three phenomena are commonly observed in classical liquids, but the study authors demonstrated their occurrence in an ultracold mixture of potassium and rubidium atoms.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2025
Shake the jar until the milk mixture becomes foamy.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Mixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixture. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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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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