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Dictionary: mis·ci·ble   (mĭs'ə-bəl) pronunciation
adj. Chemistry
That can be mixed in all proportions. Used of liquids.

[Medieval Latin miscibilis, from Latin miscēre, to mix.]

miscibility mis'ci·bil'i·ty n.

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(MIS-uh-buhl)

adjective
Capable of being mixed together.

Etymology
From Latin miscere (to mix), ultimately from the Indo-European root meik- (to mix) that's also the source of mix, miscellaneous, meddle, medley, promiscuous, melee, and mustang

Usage
"'With old homes, some of the lead actually becomes dissolved in the hot water,' said Rahming. 'So it is advisable that hot water not be used from the sink for cooking or drinking. Even the cold side should be run for at least two minutes during the day so that any miscible lead can be washed out of the system before ingestion.'" — John H. Manor; Get the Lead Out!; Michigan Chronicle; Feb 7, 1996.


Dental Dictionary: miscible
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(mis' ǐ-bəl)
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May be blended or combined; mixable.

Veterinary Dictionary: miscible
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Susceptible to being mixed.

 
 

 

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