Mixture vs. Admixture: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 17, 2023
"Mixture" is not an incorrect spelling of "Admixture"; they are distinct words. "Admixture" specifically means an additional element mixed with a substance.
Key Differences
"Mixture" implies a general combining, while "Admixture" often refers to a minor element added to a main substance.
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"Ad" in "Admixture" suggests "towards" or "addition," indicating something extra is introduced.
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"Mixture" can be any blend, while "Admixture" implies something secondary joining a primary component.
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"Admixture" is more commonly used in specialized contexts like pharmacology and genetics.
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Oct 17, 2023
Remember, "Ad" in "Admixture" as "Add-on," signifying its characteristic of an additional component.
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Oct 17, 2023
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Mixture and Admixture Definitions
Admixture
A secondary ingredient added to a substance.
The concrete had an admixture to improve its strength.
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Admixture
An additional element introduced into something.
The novel's narrative has an admixture of suspense and romance.
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Admixture
A small amount of one substance added to another.
The admixture of spices made the dish unique.
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Admixture
The act of mixing or mingling
The researcher's admixture of different chemicals.
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Admixture
The state of being mingled or mixed
The narrative's admixture of fact and imagination.
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Admixture
Something that is produced by mixing; a mixture
An admixture of vitamins and minerals.
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Admixture
Something added in making a mixture
Using fly ash as an admixture in making concrete.
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Admixture
An instance of admixing, a mixing in of something.
The admixture of vanilla extract in the dough improved the pastries' flavor.
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Admixture
A mixing-in of a biologically or genetically differentiated group to an established stock.
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Admixture
(epilepsy) a mixture composed of entities retaining their individual properties.
Background EEG demonstrates an admixture of theta and delta waves.
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Admixture
The state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something
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Admixture
An additional ingredient that is added by mixing with the base;
The growing medium should be equal parts of sand and loam with an admixture of peat moss and cow manure
A large intermixture of sand
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Admixture
The act of mixing together;
Paste made by a mix of flour and water
The mixing of sound channels in the recording studio
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Admixture
Something mixed with a more dominant element.
The population has a cultural admixture from various immigrants.
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Admixture
A minor constituent added to a solution or mixture.
The scientist added an admixture to stabilize the compound.
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FAQs
Why is it called Admixture?
It's called "Admixture" because it stems from "ad-" meaning "to" and "mixture," indicating something added to a mix.
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What is the root word of Admixture?
The root words are "ad-" (to, toward) and "mixture" (a mix).
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Which preposition is used with Admixture?
"Of," as in an "admixture of substances."
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Which vowel is used before Admixture?
No specific vowel is used before "Admixture."
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Which article is used with Admixture?
Both "a" and "the" can be used, depending on the context.
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Is Admixture a negative or positive word?
It is neutral; context determines whether it's positive or negative.
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Is the word Admixture imperative?
No, "Admixture" is not imperative; it's a noun.
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What is another term for Admixture?
Synonyms include "blend," "mixture," or "combination."
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What is the second form of Admixture?
It doesn't have a second form as it's a noun.
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What is the third form of Admixture?
It doesn't have a third form as it's a noun.
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Which conjunction is used with Admixture?
No specific conjunction is used with "Admixture"; it depends on the sentence structure.
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Is Admixture an abstract noun?
No, it's a concrete noun as it can be physically mixed.
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Is Admixture a countable noun?
Yes, you can have one or multiple admixtures.
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What is the opposite of Admixture?
There's no direct opposite, but "purity" or "unmixed" might serve depending on context.
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What is a stressed syllable in Admixture?
The stress is on the first syllable: "ad."
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What is the first form of Admixture?
"Admixture" itself is the first form as a noun.
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Is Admixture a vowel or consonant?
"Admixture" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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Is the Admixture term a metaphor?
Not by itself, but it can be used metaphorically in literature or speech.
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Which determiner is used with Admixture?
Determiners like "the" or "an" can be used, depending on context.
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How is Admixture used in a sentence?
"The admixture of rare herbs gives the medicine its potency."
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