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immiscible

Pronunciation: /ɪˈmɪsɪb(ə)l/
Definition of immiscible

adjective

  • (of liquids) not forming a homogeneous mixture when mixed:benzene is immiscible with water

Derivatives

immiscibility

Pronunciation: /-ˈbɪlɪti/
noun

immiscibly

adverb

Origin:

late 17th century: from late Latin immiscibilis, from in- 'not' + miscibilis (see miscible)

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Definition of immiscible in the US English dictionary

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