miscible

[ mis-uh-buh l ]
/ ˈmɪs ə bəl /

adjective Chemistry, Physics.

capable of being mixed: miscible ingredients.

Origin of miscible

1560–70; < Latin misc(ēre) to mix, mingle + -ible

OTHER WORDS FROM miscible

mis·ci·bil·i·ty, noun un·mis·ci·ble, adjective

Words nearby miscible

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British Dictionary definitions for miscible

miscible
/ (ˈmɪsɪbəl) /

adjective

capable of mixing alcohol is miscible with water

Derived forms of miscible

miscibility, noun

Word Origin for miscible

C16: from Medieval Latin miscibilis, from Latin miscēre to mix

Medical definitions for miscible

miscible
[ mĭs′ə-bəl ]

adj.

Capable of being and remaining mixed in all proportions. Used of liquids.

Other words from miscible

mis′ci•bil′i•ty n.

Scientific definitions for miscible

miscible
[ mĭs′ə-bəl ]

Relating to two or more substances, such as water and alcohol, that can be mixed together or can dissolve into one another in any proportion without separating. Compare immiscible.