admixture

• Sustantivo que denota la acción de mezclar, el estado de una mezcla, o un ingrediente adicional añadido a una sustancia principal, a menudo implicando una reducción de pureza o valor.

A noun referring to the act of mixing together, the state of being mixed, or an additional ingredient added to a base substance, often implying a reduction in purity or value.

1. Impurity or contaminationC2formal

   The state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something by adding an inferior or unwanted element.

   Mezcla impura o contaminación

   • The admixture of cheap metals ruined the gold's purity.
   • Critics argued that the admixture of commercial interests degraded the artistic value of the film.
   • The soil's admixture of clay reduced its fertility.

   Sinónimosadulterationcontaminationdefilementimpuritypollutiontaint

   Antónimoscleannesspurityrefinement

2. Added ingredientC1formal

   An additional ingredient that is added by mixing with the base substance.

   Ingrediente añadido

   • The recipe calls for an admixture of spices to enhance the flavor.
   • Concrete often contains an admixture of chemicals to speed up drying.
   • The paint was created with an admixture of pigments for a unique color.

   Sinónimosadditionadditivesupplement

3. C1formal

   The act of mixing together different elements or substances.

   Mezcla, acto de mezclar

   • The admixture of cultures in the city created a vibrant community.
   • The chemist carefully controlled the admixture of the two solutions.
   • The admixture of old and new architectural styles gave the building a unique character.

   Sinónimosblendcombinationcommixtureintermixturemixture