admixture
(noun)
noun
1. the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something
Similar word(s): alloy
Definition categories: state, impureness, impurity
2. an additional ingredient that is added by mixing with the base
- the growing medium should be equal parts of sand and loam with an admixture of peat moss and cow manure
Similar word(s): intermixture
Definition categories: man–made, ingredient
3. the act of mixing together
Similar word(s): commixture, intermixture, mix, mixing, mixture
Definition categories: act, combination, combining, compounding
Sentences with admixture as a noun:
- The admixture of vanilla extract in the dough improved the pastries' flavor.
- Background EEG demonstrates an admixture of theta and delta waves.