mixture
- 01 B1 Intermediate
a substance made by mixing other substances together, like in cooking or science.
a substance produced by the physical combination of two or more ingredients that do not chemically bond.
Simple“Pour the cake mixture into a greased tin and bake for thirty minutes.”
In context“The chemist prepared a volatile mixture of various hydrocarbons to test the engine's performance under extreme thermal stress.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
a combination of different things, ideas, or feelings.
a combination of diverse elements, qualities, or individuals within a single context.
Simple“The city is a strange mixture of old buildings and modern skyscrapers.”
In context“She looked at her old school photos with a mixture of nostalgia and relief that those years were finally behind her.”
Antonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
the process of putting different things together.
the process or act of blending different components into a single mass or group.
Simple“The mixture of these two chemicals must be done very slowly to avoid a reaction.”
In context“The successful mixture of traditional folk melodies with contemporary electronic beats requires a deep understanding of both musical genres.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 04 C2 Proficiency
a part of a pipe organ that makes several high sounds at once.
a compound organ stop that sounds several high-pitched harmonics for each note played to add brilliance to the tone.
Simple“The organist used the mixture stop to make the final chord sound much brighter.”
In context“By engaging the mixture, the performer added a shimmering layer of upper partials that allowed the melody to cut through the cathedral's resonance.”
- 05 B2 Upper Intermediate
a spicy snack made of different dried foods like nuts and noodles.
a variety of spicy dried snacks, such as fried lentils and nuts, common in South Asian cuisine.
Simple“We bought a large bag of spicy mixture to eat during the cricket match.”
In context“The street vendor served the mixture in a paper cone, ensuring a perfect balance of salty, spicy, and crunchy elements.”
UsageCommonly used in Indian and Sri Lankan English.
Synonymsbombay mixchevda
Usage mixture of property
From Middle English, borrowed from Old French misture, from Latin mixtūra (“a mixing”), from mixtus, perfect passive participle of misceō (“mix”); compare mix.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.