immiscible

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im·mis·ci·ble / i(m)ˈmisəbəl/ • adj. (of liquids) not forming a homogeneous mixture when added together: water is immiscible with suntan oil.DERIVATIVES: im·mis·ci·bil·i·ty / -ˌmisəˈbilitē/ n.im·mis·ci·bly / -blē/ adv.

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immiscible

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immiscible (i-mis-ibŭl) adj. incapable of being mixed to form a homogeneous substance. Oil and water are immiscible.

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