immiscible

[ ih-mis-uh-buhl ]

adjective
  1. not miscible; incapable of being mixed.

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Origin of immiscible

1
First recorded in 1665–75; im-2 + miscible

Other words from immiscible

  • im·mis·ci·bil·i·ty, noun
  • im·mis·ci·bly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for immiscible

immiscible

/ (ɪˈmɪsɪbəl) /


adjective
  1. (of two or more liquids) incapable of being mixed to form a homogeneous substance: oil and water are immiscible

Derived forms of immiscible

  • immiscibility, noun
  • immiscibly, adverb

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Scientific definitions for immiscible

immiscible

[ ĭ-mĭsə-bəl ]


  1. Incapable of being mixed or blended together. Immiscible liquids that are shaken together eventually separate into layers. Oil and water are immiscible. Compare miscible.

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