MISCIBLE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does miscible mean? 

• MISCIBLE (adjective)
  The adjective MISCIBLE has 1 sense:

1. (chemistry, physics) capable of being mixed

  Familiarity information: MISCIBLE used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• MISCIBLE (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

(chemistry, physics) capable of being mixed

Synonyms:

miscible; mixable

Similar:

compatible (capable of forming a homogeneous mixture that neither separates nor is altered by chemical interaction)

Domain category:

natural philosophy; physics (the science of matter and energy and their interactions)

Antonym:

immiscible ((chemistry, physics) incapable of mixing)

 Context examples 

Mixing of miscible liquids to form a homogeneous solution.

(Miscible Liquids Mixing, NCI Thesaurus)

A solution composed of a homogenous liquid that contains active and/or inert ingredient(s) dissolved in a suitable solvent or mixture of mutually miscible solvents.

(Intravenous Solution Dosage Form, NCI Thesaurus)

A liquid preparation containing one or more drug substances dissolved in a suitable solvent or mixture of mutually miscible solvents that is suitable for injection.

(Injectable Solution Dosage Form, NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)

A synthetic, light sensitive, light yellow liquid that is slightly soluble in water and miscible with carbon tetrachloride, diethyl ether and ethanol.

(o-Toluidine, NCI Thesaurus)

A liquid preparation (i.e., a substance that flows readily in its natural state) that contains a drug dissolved in a suitable solvent or mixture of mutually miscible solvents; the drug has been strengthened by the evaporation of its non-active parts.

(Concentrated Solution Dosage Form, NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)