Miscible
/ˈmɪsəbl/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Use
The word 'miscible' is often used in science and technical contexts, not in everyday conversation.
In our lab experiment, we tested whether the solutions were miscible.
Pro Tip 2/3Proportional Importance
'Miscible' emphasizes that substances can mix in any quantity, which is different from 'soluble'.
Glycerin is miscible with water because they can mix in all proportions.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-separation
Using 'miscible' indicates that once mixed, the substances do not separate easily.
Because honey and lemon juice are miscible, they create a stable mixture for the remedy.
Compare with
CompatibleHomogeneousInterchangeableSoluble
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