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Miscible

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Technical UsePlay
The word 'miscible' is often used in science and technical contexts, not in everyday conversation. SlideIn our lab experiment, we tested whether the solutions were miscible.
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'Miscible' emphasizes that substances can mix in any quantity, which is different from 'soluble'. SlideGlycerin is miscible with water because they can mix in all proportions.
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Using 'miscible' indicates that once mixed, the substances do not separate easily. SlideBecause honey and lemon juice are miscible, they create a stable mixture for the remedy.