admixture

noun

ad-ˈmiks-chər How to pronounce admixture (audio)
Definition of admixturenext
as in mixture
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things an admixture of rose petals and lavender for a fragrant potpourri

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Recent Examples of admixture Water, sand, cement and admixtures were precisely mixed on demand. — Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026 As a result, traces of Denisovan DNA live on in some humans today — something interbreeding geneticists call admixture. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 14 May 2026 Hot mixing generates intense heat and chemical conditions, raising worker safety concerns and complicating the use of steel reinforcement or modern admixtures. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026 This was the Steam Age; the admixture of fire and water was known to hold great power. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for admixture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admixture
  1. mixture
  2. mix
  3. blend
  4. amalgam
  5. alloy
  6. amalgamation
  7. combination
Noun
  • The rock contains a distinctive mixture of igneous minerals, formed when molten material cooled and solidified.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • End with the house herbal tea, a beautiful floral mixture of cardamom pods, mint, rosewater, and orange blossom.
    — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of mixture
Noun
  • The shop also carries beer, seasonal wines and adult-only slushies with a rotating flavor each week like Rosemary’s Baby, a mix of grapefruit vodka, maple syrup infused with rosemary and a little bit of lemon for balance.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The place brings in a mix of couples both younger and older and families with school-aged kids (especially over vacation weeks), which makes sense since the vibe can feel fun and carefree by day and more romantic in the evenings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of mix
Noun
  • The local food, enlivened by a blend of 22 herbs and spices, is prepared over a firepit and brought to the table in clay pots.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Finished with Paume’s signature blend of five essential oils and notes of cedar, citrus, rosemary and lavender.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of blend
Noun
  • An amalgam of the precise and the visionary, such as Turner alone could concoct.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Just like her new favorite shoes, Tung prefers an amalgam of styles.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of amalgam
Noun
  • Also new are the 17- to 19-in alloy wheel designs and the power-latching sliding doors and tailgate.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The vessel is crafted from 316L stainless steel, an alloy trusted in medical implants and offshore platforms for its strength and resistance to corrosion.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of alloy
Noun
  • For the red carpet occasion, Chan opted for a look hailing from Ferragamo’s resort 2027 collection, an amalgamation of looks inspired by 1920s dressing and attitude.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Twisted Teens are an amalgamation of buskers who each paid their dues on the streets for over a decade, and New Orleans is the final boss of the format.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of amalgamation
Noun
  • An astronomer observing Earth from another star system might therefore consider the combination a possible sign of life.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Sure Sports doesn’t keep any assets under its own roof, instead working with over 100 banks and more than 30 private lending groups to fund its clients’ capital needs in exchange for some combination of an underwriting fee and a spread on the loans.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of combination

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