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mixture; blend; mixed substance
A substance made by combining two or more different substances. In chemistry, specifically refers to a mixture where the components are not chemically bonded and retain their individual properties.
空気はさまざまな気体の混合物だ。
Air is a mixture of various gases.
この合金は複数の金属の混合物である。
This alloy is a mixture of multiple metals.
化学の授業で、混合物と化合物の違いについて学んだ。
In chemistry class, we learned about the difference between mixtures and compounds.
A technical term frequently used in science education. In chemistry, a 混合物 is distinct from a 化合物 (compound) — in a mixture, the components retain their individual properties and can be separated by physical means.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 均一混合物: homogeneous mixture
- 不均一混合物: heterogeneous mixture
- 混合物を分離する: to separate a mixture
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 化合物: compound — substances chemically bonded together; cannot be separated by physical means
- 混合: mixing, blending — the act or process of mixing
- ブレンド: blend — loanword used especially for coffee, whiskey, and other consumer products