mixture

miscela, impasto

Sostanza ottenuta unendo due o più ingredienti diversi.

In inglese semplice: A substance made by putting two or more different things together.

• Stir the mixture slowly.
• Pour the cake mixture into the tin.
• This drink is a mixture of fruit juice and water.

Come si usa: a mixture of A and B (The sauce is a mixture of cream and cheese.)

Sinonimi: mix, blend

Espressioni comuni: cake mixture, mixture of something, stir the mixture

miscuglio, combinazione

Insieme di cose, qualità o sentimenti diversi.

In inglese semplice: A combination of different things, qualities, or feelings.

• I felt a mixture of fear and excitement.
• The town has a mixture of old and new buildings.
• Her music is a lively mixture of styles.

Come si usa: a mixture of A and B (His face showed a mixture of surprise and relief.)

Sinonimi: mix, combination, blend

Espressioni comuni: mixture of feelings, strange mixture, mixture of styles

sciroppo, preparato medicinale

Medicinale liquido che contiene diverse sostanze.

In inglese semplice: A liquid medicine containing several substances.

• She took a spoonful of cough mixture.
• The doctor prescribed a mixture for his cough.
• Shake the bottle before taking the mixture.

Espressioni comuni: cough mixture, medicinal mixture, take the mixture

miscelazione

Operazione con cui si uniscono sostanze diverse per mescolarle.

In inglese semplice: The act of bringing different substances together so they become combined.

• Mixture of these chemicals produces heat.
• Gradual mixture of the liquids prevents splashing.
• The experiment involved the careful mixture of two solutions.

Come si usa: mixture of A and B (Mixture of the acid and water released heat.)

Sinonimi: mixing, blending

Contrari: separation

Espressioni comuni: mixture of substances, gradual mixture, careful mixture