Non-miscible (Adjective)
Meaning
(chemistry, physics) incapable of mixing.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Oil and water are non-miscible liquids, resulting in distinct layers when combined in a container.
- The two substances are non-miscible, meaning they cannot be mixed together to form a homogeneous solution.
- Due to their differing densities and polarities, the non-miscible liquids separated into distinct phases.
- The experiment demonstrated that the non-miscible fluids would not combine, even when agitated or heated.
- In the laboratory, the non-miscible nature of the two chemicals required the use of a solvent to facilitate a reaction.