admixture
noun/ædˈmɪkstʃər/
Frequency rank: #18,936 most common English word
Meaning
A mixture or blend, especially a small addition of one thing mixed into another.
Example sentence
The scientist noted that the alloy contained admixture of copper and zinc in precise proportions.
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