Definitions and Examples of unmix, separate
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To separate or undo the mixture of different substances.
Example
She tried to unmix the colors she accidentally blended together.
To divide or detach something from a whole or group.
Example
He used a strainer to separate the pasta from the boiling water.
Key Differences: unmix vs separate
- 1Unmix is used when there are different substances mixed together that need to be separated, while separate is used when something needs to be divided or detached from a whole or group.
- 2Unmix is a more specific term than separate as it refers only to separating mixed substances, whereas separate can refer to any kind of division or detachment.
Effective Usage of unmix, separate
- 1Cooking: Use unmix when you accidentally mix ingredients that need to be separated.
- 2Science: Use unmix when discussing chemical reactions that need to be reversed.
- 3General: Use separate when referring to anything that needs to be divided or detached from a whole or group.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of mash are unmix and separate. Use unmix when there are different substances mixed together that need to be separated, and use separate when something needs to be divided or detached from a whole or group. These words are useful in cooking, science, and general contexts.
