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.