HALF-AND-HALFS Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

half-and-halfs

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The compounds are also found in baby wipes, air fresheners, laundry supplies, eye drops, nasal sprays and personal care products such as shampoos, mouthwash and toothpaste.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
The system uses natural ammonia as its working refrigerant, completely overcoming synthetic compounds like HCFCs and HFCs that contribute to global warming and ozone depletion.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of compounds

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When mixtures of rare earth elements were introduced into the layered manganese oxide, the heavier elements—with their smaller hydration shells—fit more comfortably inside the narrow channels and bound tightly to the material.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
New methods for testing chemical mixtures Thousands of chemicals are used in commerce and released into the environment.

— Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

Definition of mixtures

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Stronger, more effective composites for electric vehicles, high-speed rail, and airplanes are being produced by lightweight, radiation-tolerant nanomaterials and metamaterials honed for spacecraft, which also reduce weight and increase range.

— Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
The collaboration, called BioShoes4All, brought together 69 partners working across sectors, including design, biological resources, leather, polymer, composites, chemical products, machine manufacturers, logistics and waste recovery.

— Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 28 July 2026

Definition of composites

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Scandium can be added to aluminum to produce lightweight alloys with higher strength and heat resistance, making the material useful in aerospace applications.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Most missiles, like the Tomahawk, are made of aluminum alloys and other metals.

— Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

Definition of alloys

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Pluribus blends grief, absurdity and deep human truths, as Carol does battle with not only the hive-minded ‘others’ who suddenly share all the world’s knowledge and memories, but also with her own isolation.

— Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
The whiskey is distinguished by an unusually high proportion of pot still spirit, giving it a richer, spicier profile than many Irish blends.

— Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of blends

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For adults, there are specialty cocktails and a California craft-beer garden.

— John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Customers can expect dishes such as ahi poke nachos, American Wagyu short rib steamed buns, fresh nigiri and sushi rolls, along with premium steaks, seafood entrees and handcrafted cocktails.

— Evan Moore August 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of cocktails

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The products are sold as tablets, gummies, drink mixes, and concentrated liquid extracts or shots for drinking, which officials say can be especially risky.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Shoppers caught a break with some types of salad mixes, though, which stores advertised at prices 7 to 24 cents cheaper than a year prior, the USDA said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026

Definition of mixes

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Chemical structures Butter and margarine are emulsions, which are mixtures of tiny water droplets spread throughouta continuous fat matrix.

— Rosemary Trout, Scientific American, 27 June 2026
Chemical structures Butter and margarine are emulsions, which are mixtures of tiny water droplets spread throughout a continuous fat matrix.

— Rosemary Trout, The Conversation, 10 June 2026

Definition of emulsions

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