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mis⋅ci⋅ble

  [mis-uh-buhl]
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–adjective Chemistry, Physics.
capable of being mixed: miscible ingredients.
Origin:
1560–70; < L misc(ēre) to mix, mingle + -ible

Related forms:
mis⋅ci⋅bil⋅i⋅ty, noun
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mis·ci·ble   (mĭs'ə-bəl)   
adj.   Chemistry
That can be mixed in all proportions. Used of liquids.

[Medieval Latin miscibilis, from Latin miscēre, to mix; see meik- in Indo-European roots.]
mis'ci·bil'i·ty n.
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Word Origin & History

miscible 
1570, from M.L. miscibilis "mixable," from L. miscere "to mix" (see mix).
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: mis·ci·ble
Pronunciation: 'mis-&-b&l
Function: adjective
: capable of being mixed; specifically : capableof mixing in any ratio without separation of two phases <miscible liquids> —mis·ci·bil·i·ty /"mis-&-'bil-&t-E/ noun plural -ties
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miscible mis·ci·ble (mĭs'ə-bəl)
adj.
Capable of being and remaining mixed in all proportions. Used of liquids.

mis'ci·bil'i·ty n.

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