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unmixable

unmixable

7.4
Cannot combine with another substance to form a single even material
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈmɪksəbl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : inmezclable
  • The unmixable nature of some substances is important in physical chemistry.

Examples

  • Oil and water are unmixable.

  • These two chemicals remain unmixable even when stirred vigorously.

  • Oil and water are unmixable due to their different chemical properties.

  • These two liquids are unmixable in any proportion.

  • The oil and water formed two distinct layers because they are unmixable.

  • Certain chemicals are unmixable, which is why they cannot be combined in one container.

  • Dyes made from different bases are often unmixable, leading to uneven coloring.

Synonyms

incompatible
vsunmixable
41 6.2

Not able to work or be used together without causing a problem

relates to physical inability to form a homogeneous mixture
unfused
vsunmixable
1 5.3

Not joined together and staying separate

focuses on chemical inability to make an even mixed substance
immiscible
vsunmixable
  • Specialized
9.6

Two liquids that do not mix, like oil and water

is broader, applying to substances generally not only liquids
non-miscible
vsunmixable
  • Specialized
8.9

Liquids that do not mix, like oil and water, form separate layers

covers all substances, not limited to liquids
noncombining
vsunmixable
7.4

Not able to join or mix with other things

specifies an absolute inability to form a uniform mixture

Antonyms

mixable
  • Specialized
3.4

Able to join with another liquid so both become one and do not separate

How Mixable

miscible
  • Specialized
1 8.4
separate
829 2.1
unmixable
  • Specialized
7.4

Surface Forms

unmixable positive

Morphology

unmixable = mixable (transparent) = un + mix + able

Formed by productive negation 'un-' attached to 'mixable' (mix + -able); the meaning is directly compositional.

Etymology

Unmixable is made from un- 'not', mix 'to combine', and -able 'can be', so it means 'not able to be mixed'. Think of oil and water that stay separate even when you stir them.