miscible

[ˈmɪsəbl]

miscible Definition

(of liquids) forming a homogeneous mixture when added together.

Using miscible: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "miscible" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Water and alcohol are miscible liquids.

• Example

  Oil and water are immiscible liquids.

miscible Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for miscible

• mixable
• blendable
• dissolvable

Antonyms for miscible

• immiscible
• unmixable

Phrases with miscible

• miscible liquids

  liquids that can be mixed together to form a homogeneous solution

  Example

  Ethanol and water are miscible liquids.

• immiscible liquids

  liquids that cannot be mixed together to form a homogeneous solution

  Example

  Oil and water are immiscible liquids.

• miscible solvents

  solvents that can dissolve in each other to form a homogeneous solution

  Example

  Acetone and ethanol are miscible solvents.

Origins of miscible

from Latin 'miscere', meaning 'to mix'

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Summary: miscible in Brief

'Miscible' [ˈmɪsəbl] describes the ability of two or more liquids to form a uniform mixture when combined. For example, 'Water and alcohol are miscible liquids.' The opposite of miscible is 'immiscible,' which refers to liquids that cannot be mixed together. 'Miscible' is often used in chemistry to describe the properties of solvents and solutions.