Mixable: meaning, definitions and examples

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mixable

 

[ ˈmɪksəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in cooking

Capable of being mixed with other ingredients or substances without separating or losing its properties.

Synonyms

amalgamable, blendable, intermixable.

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Word Description / Examples
mixable

Used when talking about substances or materials that can be combined easily without adverse reactions. Commonly used in cooking or chemistry.

  • These ingredients are mixable and won't separate easily.
  • The chemicals are mixable and safe to combine.
blendable

Commonly used in the context of cosmetics, food, or art, referring to the ease with which colors, flavors, or other elements can be combined smoothly.

  • The foundation is blendable and gives a natural look.
  • These paint colors are easily blendable to create new shades.
intermixable

Used when discussing the ability of different elements to mix together without remaining distinct, often in scientific or technological fields.

  • The liquids are intermixable, resulting in a homogeneous solution.
  • The compounds are intermixable and form a stable mixture.
amalgamable

Often used in more formal contexts such as industrial or technical settings, referring to the ability to combine metals or other elements.

  • The different types of metals are amalgamable to create a stronger alloy.
  • These components are amalgamable, leading to new composite materials.

Examples of usage

  • You can use this mixable powder to make delicious smoothies.
  • Mixable oils are ideal for salad dressings.
  • Adding mixable colors to the paint palette allows for a variety of shades.
  • The mixable dough can be shaped into different forms.
  • The mixable clay is perfect for sculpting.

Translations

Translations of the word "mixable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 misturável

🇮🇳 मिश्रणीय

🇩🇪 mischbar

🇮🇩 dapat dicampur

🇺🇦 змішуваний

🇵🇱 mieszalny

🇯🇵 混合可能 (こんごう かのう)

🇫🇷 mélangeable

🇪🇸 mezclable

🇹🇷 karıştırılabilir

🇰🇷 혼합할 수 있는 (honhabhal su issneun)

🇸🇦 قابل للخلط

🇨🇿 smíchatelný

🇸🇰 zmiešateľný

🇨🇳 可混合的 (kě hùnhé de)

🇸🇮 mešljiv

🇮🇸 blandanlegt

🇰🇿 араластыруға болатын

🇬🇪 შეურევადი

🇦🇿 qarışdırıla bilən

🇲🇽 mezclable

Etymology

The word 'mixable' originated from the verb 'mix' which comes from Middle English 'mischen', from Old English 'miscian', of Germanic origin. The suffix '-able' is used to indicate that something is capable of being mixed. 'Mixable' is commonly used in the context of cooking, art, and chemistry.

See also: mix, mixed, mixer, mixing, mixtape, mixture, remix, unmixed.