miscible

/ˈmɪsəbl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmɪsəbl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈmi-sə-bəl/ (ame, mw)

miscible — adjective

  • misciblepositive
  • more misciblecomparative
  • most misciblesuperlative

1. Two liquids that are miscible can be poured together and will form a single, uni

1.形容詞C2
釋義

Two liquids that are miscible can be poured together and will form a single, uniform liquid instead of staying as separate layers.

例句

Minh explained to the class that ethanol is fully miscible with water in any proportion.

miscible with + liquid

Oil and water are not miscible, which is why salad dressing separates after sitting on the shelf.

negative form: not miscible with

同義詞
  • mixable

    everyday word; far less common in scientific writing

  • blendable

    informal; used more for cooking or paints than for chemistry

反義詞
  • immiscible

    the formal opposite; the standard chemistry term for liquids that will not mix

文法句型

miscible with [liquid]

miscible in [liquid]

用法筆記

Almost always paired with 'with' or 'in' naming the second liquid. Frequently appears in negative ('not miscible') or degree-modified forms ('partially miscible', 'fully miscible'); standalone use without a partner liquid is unusual.

常見錯誤

❌The powder is miscible with water.
✅The powder is soluble in water.
💡'miscible' describes liquid-with-liquid mixing only; for a solid dissolving in a liquid, use 'soluble'.
❌Alcohol and water are miscible together.
✅Alcohol and water are miscible.
💡'together' is redundant; the word already implies the two liquids combine.