mixture

Noun
  1. (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding) (synset 114610438)
    referred to in: chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
    is a type of: substance - the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
    subtypes:
    • alloy, metal - a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
    • colloid - a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension
    • composition - a mixture of ingredients
    • mechanical mixture - a mixture whose components can be separated by mechanical means
    • eutectic - a mixture of substances having a minimum melting point
    • solution - a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
    • suspension - a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
    • freezing mixture - a mixture of substances (usually salt and ice) to obtain a temperature below the freezing point of water
    • greek fire - a mixture used by Byzantine Greeks that was often shot at adversaries; catches fire when wetted
    • gummite - a gummy orange mixture of uranium oxides and silicates occurring naturally in the hydration and oxidation of pitchblende
    • lamellar mixture - a mixture in which substances occur in distinct layers
    • matte - a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted
    • oxyacetylene - a mixture of oxygen and acetylene; used to create high temperatures for cutting or welding metals
    • mineral jelly, petrolatum, petroleum jelly - a semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication
    • plaster - a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water; hardens into a smooth solid; used to cover walls and ceilings
    • soda lime - a mixture of sodium and calcium hydroxides; absorbs liquids and gases
  2. Any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients (synset 107898472)
    "he volunteered to taste her latest concoction"; "he drank a mixture of beer and lemonade"
    is a type of: food product, foodstuff - a substance that can be used or prepared for use as food
    subtypes:
    • mincemeat - spiced mixture of chopped raisins and apples and other ingredients with or without meat
    • dressing, stuffing - a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables
    • roux - a mixture of fat and flour heated and used as a basis for sauces
    • batter - a liquid or semiliquid mixture, as of flour, eggs, and milk, used in cooking
    • dough - a flour mixture stiff enough to knead or roll
    • mix, premix - a commercially prepared mixture of dry ingredients
    • filling - a food mixture used to fill pastry or sandwiches etc.
    same as: concoction, intermixture
  3. A collection containing a variety of sorts of things (synset 108415730)
    "a great assortment of cars was on display"; "he had a variety of disorders"; "a veritable smorgasbord of religions"
    is a type of: accumulation, aggregation, assemblage, collection - several things grouped together or considered as a whole
    subtypes:
    same as: assortment, miscellanea, miscellany, mixed bag, motley, potpourri, salmagundi, smorgasbord, variety
  4. An event that combines things in a mixture (synset 107389356)
    "a gradual mixture of cultures"
    is a type of: combine, combining - an occurrence that results in things being united
    subtypes:
    • concoction - an occurrence of an unusual mixture
    • blend - an occurrence of thorough mixing
    same as: mix
  5. The act of mixing together (synset 100380891)
    "paste made by a mix of flour and water"; "the mixing of sound channels in the recording studio"
    is a type of: combination, combining, compounding - the act of combining things to form a new whole
    same as: admixture, commixture, intermixture, mix, mixing

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