mixture
noun
mix·ture
ˈmiks-chər
1
a
: the act, the process, or an instance of mixing
the gradual mixture of the languages
b(1)
: the state of being mixed
(2)
: the relative proportions of constituents
especially
: the proportion of fuel to air produced in a carburetor
2
: a product of mixing : combination
Stir till the mixture is light and fluffy.
: such as
a
: a portion of matter consisting of two or more components in varying proportions that retain their own properties
b
: a fabric woven of variously colored threads
c
: a combination of several different kinds
The dog's coat was a mixture of white, brown, and black fur.
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“Mixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixture. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.
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