immiscibility
/ɪˌmɪsəˈbɪləti/
noun
- The property of two or more substances, especially liquids, that prevents them from mixing together to form a uniform mixture.
- The immiscibility of the two paints meant they could not be blended into a single color.
- Chemists often exploit immiscibility to separate mixtures in a laboratory.
- The immiscibility of oil and water is why salad dressing separates when left standing.
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