admixture
ædˈmɪksʧər
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Definition of admixture - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mixing actthe act of mixing different things together
  • The admixture of colors created a unique shade.
blend combination mixture
2.
chemistrysubstance added to another to change it
  • The admixture improved the concrete's strength.
additive supplement
3.
geneticsTECH.genetic mixing of different groupsTECH.
  • The population showed an admixture of diverse ancestries.
crossbreeding hybridization interbreeding
4.
distinct propertiesTECH.mixture where components keep their propertiesTECH.
  • The admixture in the solution allowed for easy separation.
blend compound
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Origin of admixture

Latin, ad (to) + mixtura (mixture)

Examples of admixture in a sentence

  • An admixture of cultures can lead to innovation.
  • An admixture was added to the paint for durability.
  • The recipe called for an admixture to enhance flavor.
  • The study focused on the admixture in ancient populations.
  • Admixture events shaped the genetic landscape of the region.
  • The admixture of gases was carefully analyzed.

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  1. French:mélange, adjuvant, ...
  2. German:Mischung, Zusatzmittel, ...
  3. Italian:miscuglio, additivo, ...
  4. Spanish:mezcla, aditivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:mistura, aditivo, ...
  6. Chinese:混合, 掺合料, ...
  7. Japanese:混合, 混合物, ...
  8. Arabic:مَزِيج, مادَّةٌ مُضافَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:עִרְבּוּב, תּוֹסָף, ...
  10. Russian:смешение, примесь, ...
  11. Ukrainian:суміш, домішка, ...
  12. Hindi:मिश्रण, मिश्रक, ...

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