miscible

1 8.4

Able to mix with another liquid to form one liquid without separating

adjective
/ˈmɪsəbl/

Specialized

: miscible

In chemistry, ethanol is miscible with water, allowing them to form a clear solution.
water-miscible

Examples

Something more dense than water and not miscible with it.

Fiction book (1994)
As a gas, water vapor is completely miscible with air.

Blog text (34)
In chemistry, two fluids are said to be miscible if they are completely soluble in all proportions.

Academic text (1998)
The technician explained how oil and water are not miscible, which is why they separate in a container.
When mixed together, the two liquids are said to be miscible, creating a uniform blend.

Synonyms

compatible

vsmiscible

Specialized

7 4.4

Substances that can mix without separating or reacting

focuses on liquids mixing physically, not on chemical reaction

mixable

vsmiscible

Specialized

3.4

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

is specific to liquids rather than all substances

Antonyms

immiscible

Specialized

9.6

Two liquids that do not mix, like oil and water

How Compatible

miscible

Specialized

1 8.4

compatible

Specialized

7 4.4

incompatible

41 6.2

immiscible

Specialized

9.6

Surface Forms

miscible positive

Morphology

miscible = mix (semi-transparent) = misc + ible

The meaning 'able to be mixed' is regular, but the Latin-derived form 'misc-' (rather than the familiar 'mix') may not be immediately recognized by B1 learners.

Etymology

Miscible comes from the Latin word miscere, 'to mix', and is the same root as English mixture and miscellaneous. So if liquids are miscible, they can 'mix' together and stay as one liquid without separating.