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 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 This is usually addressed with what are called admixture chemicals – but those greatly increase the mixture's viscosity, to the point that the 3D printer can't pump it out. — New Atlas, 2 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
  • Immediately cover the cement paint with your patching mixture.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • When ready, remove the chicken from the marinade and dredge each piece in the flour mixture.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of mixture
Noun
  • Perroquet can also stock guest room mini fridges with its signature Rhubarb Whitney, a refreshing mix of vodka, rhubarb and agave nectar, along with instructions for putting the finishing touches on the cocktail.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Where to Shop American label Simkhai has landed at Galeries Lafayette for its first Paris pop-up, bringing Jonathan Simkhai’s particular mix of sexy glamour and modern sensuality to the city.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of mix
Noun
  • While the polyester fabric isn’t ideal, I was impressed by the coat’s thickness and weight, which gave it a more luxurious feel than typical poly-blend coats.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Thanks to its premium plant-wax blend and 100 percent natural-fiber wick, the best-selling candle burns cleanly and evenly for up to 150 hours.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of blend
Noun
  • Just like her new favorite shoes, Tung prefers an amalgam of styles.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The escape, roughly 80 miles from Memphis, offers an amalgam of lakes, hardwood forests, and shortleaf pine ecosystems.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of amalgam
Noun
  • Its airframe is built largely from titanium and titanium alloys to withstand the extreme temperatures generated during sustained high-speed flight.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The structure’s aluminum alloy windows and doors include mosquito screens, and the door frame supports an air conditioner bracket for additional climate control on hot summer days.
    — Sarah DiMuro, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of alloy
Noun
  • Andie is an amalgamation of a bunch of different To Catch a Predator producers.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Decoy Dan is an amalgamation of the adult actors who were cast to play the teenagers in the fake houses in the show.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of amalgamation
Noun
  • Porter expects that combination, along with the development of Brooklyn’s younger players, to give him cleaner looks.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The devices successfully differentiated all 16 possible combinations.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of combination

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“Admixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admixture. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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