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Taka Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Mixture
What exactly is the difference between 'mixture' and 'admixture'?
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Hi Taka I'd say the word "admixture" is used only in specialized contexts. I can tell you that one of those contexts is pharmaceutics. As I understand it, in a pharmaceutical context, you would use "admixture" to refer to the combining of two discrete substances, for example.
- Hi Taka I'd say the word "admixture" is used only in specialized contexts.
- I can tell you that one of those contexts is pharmaceutics.
- As I understand it, in a pharmaceutical context, you would use "admixture" to refer to the combining of two discrete substances, for example.
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Hi Taka
I'd say the word "admixture" is used only in specialized contexts. I can tell you that one of those contexts is pharmaceutics. As I understand it, in a pharmaceutical context, you would use "admixture" to refer to the combining of two discrete substances, for example.
I'd say the word "admixture" is used only in specialized contexts. I can tell you that one of those contexts is pharmaceutics. As I understand it, in a pharmaceutical context, you would use "admixture" to refer to the combining of two discrete substances, for example.
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My dictionary says that mixture is the nonspecific, nontechnical term, while "admixture applies when one ingredient is not in harmony with the fundamental quality of the new union." (The American Heritage Dictionary)
I think of admixture as additive or, in much simpler language, dash, thus emphasizing that the amount of additive is a very small percenta
I think of admixture as additive or, in much simpler language, dash, thus emphasizing that the amount of additive is a very small percenta
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I suppose mixture is made under most circumstances or conditions, whereas an admixture can be made only under specific conditions.
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