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Definition of premixes - 2 dictionary results

pre⋅mix

[pree-miks] noun, adjective, verb, -mixed or -mixt, -mix⋅ing.
–noun
1. Also, pre⋅mix⋅ture [pree-miks-cher] . a mixture of ingredients, made before selling, using, etc.: The chain saw runs on a premix of oil and gasoline.
–adjective
2. mixed prior to using, marketing, etc.; premixed: premix concrete.
–verb (used with object)
3. to mix beforehand, as in advance of selling or using.

Origin:
1930–35; pre- + mix


pre⋅mix⋅er, noun
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pre·mix   (prē'mĭks')   
n.  Something that is mixed or blended from two or more ingredients or elements before being marketed, used, or mixed further: a premix of the dry ingredients in cake batter; a premix of a multitrack recording.
tr.v.   pre·mixed, pre·mix·ing, pre·mix·es
To mix or blend beforehand.
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