Miscible Definition

If substances are not miscible, they can form liquid layers.
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Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.
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Updated on February 04, 2019

Miscible Definition: soluble, able to be mixed to form a solution

Water and oil in a beaker
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Common Misspellings: mixable, misible, micible

Examples: Alcohol and water are miscible.

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