Definition of admixture
1a : the action of mixingb : the fact of being mixed
2a : something added by mixingb : a product of mixing : mixture
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Examples of admixture in a Sentence
an alloy that includes a small admixture of silver
an admixture of rose petals and lavender for a fragrant potpourri
Recent Examples of admixture from the Web
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In each, there’s some strange admixture of everyday levity and historical gravity.
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Origin and Etymology of admixture
Latin admixtus, past participle of admiscēre to mix with, from ad- + miscēre to mix — more at mix
ADMIXTURE Defined for English Language Learners
admixture
playDefinition of admixture for English Language Learners
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: something added by mixing
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: something formed by mixing
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