Miscible

usgb/ˈmɪsəbl/
adjective

Can be mixed in all proportions without separating.

Alcohol and water are miscible because they can be mixed together in any amount.
Visual representation of "miscible" - Can be mixed in all proportions without separating.

Often appears as...

  • miscible in all proportions
  • miscible with water

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Technical Use

The word 'miscible' is often used in science and technical contexts, not in everyday conversation.

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In our lab experiment, we tested whether the solutions were miscible.
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Proportional Importance

'Miscible' emphasizes that substances can mix in any quantity, which is different from 'soluble'.

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Glycerin is miscible with water because they can mix in all proportions.
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Non-separation

Using 'miscible' indicates that once mixed, the substances do not separate easily.

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Because honey and lemon juice are miscible, they create a stable mixture for the remedy.
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