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Miscibility: meaning, definitions and examples

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miscibility

 

[ ˌmɪsəˈbɪlɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

science property

Miscibility refers to the ability of two substances to mix and form a homogeneous solution. When two liquids are miscible, they can be mixed together in any ratio without separating into distinct layers. This property is essential in various fields, including chemistry and material science, as it affects the behavior and interaction of different substances.

Synonyms

mixability, solubility

Examples of usage

  • Ethanol and water exhibit complete miscibility.
  • Oil and water have low miscibility.
  • The miscibility of the solvents determined the experiment's outcome.

Translations

Translations of the word "miscibility" in other languages:

🇵🇹 miscibilidade

🇮🇳 मिश्रणीयता

🇩🇪 Mischbarkeit

🇮🇩 campur

🇺🇦 змішуваність

🇵🇱 mieszanowość

🇯🇵 混和性

🇫🇷 miscibilité

🇪🇸 miscibilidad

🇹🇷 karışabilirlik

🇰🇷 혼합 가능성

🇸🇦 قابلية الخلط

🇨🇿 mísitelnost

🇸🇰 zmiešateľnosť

🇨🇳 混溶性

🇸🇮 mešljivost

🇮🇸 blöndunarskilyrði

🇰🇿 араласу мүмкіндігі

🇬🇪 მიქსირებადობა

🇦🇿 qarışdırılma qabiliyyəti

🇲🇽 miscibilidad

Etymology

The term 'miscibility' comes from the Latin word 'miscere', which means 'to mix'. It combines the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'together' and the suffix '-ibility', indicating a condition or quality. The concept of miscibility has been part of scientific discourse since the exploration of mixtures and solutions in the late medieval period, particularly during the development of chemistry as a science. Understanding miscibility has been crucial in various applications, from the formulation of pharmaceuticals to the creation of new materials in engineering. The study of miscibility continues to evolve, providing insights into molecular interactions and phase behavior in mixtures.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,068 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.