Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

immiscible

Adjective
/ɪˈmɪs.ə.bəl/
Definition
Referring to liquids that cannot mix or blend together.
Examples
  • Oil and water are immiscible, meaning they do not mix.
  • When you pour vinegar into oil, they remain separate because they are immiscible.
Meaning
Immiscible describes substances that do not form a homogeneous solution when mixed.
Synonyms
  • Unmixable
  • Incohesive
  • Separating