admixture

• Nom désignant le processus de mélange, un état de mélange, ou un ingrédient supplémentaire ajouté à une substance principale, impliquant souvent une diminution de pureté ou de valeur.

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.

   Impureté ou contamination

   • 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.

   Synonymesadulterationcontaminationdefilementimpuritypollutiontaint

   Antonymescleannesspurityrefinement

2. Added ingredientC1formal

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

   Ingrédient ajouté

   • 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.

   Synonymesadditionadditivesupplement

3. C1formal

   The act of mixing together different elements or substances.

   Action de mélanger

   • 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.

   Synonymesblendcombinationcommixtureintermixturemixture