adjective
- unable to be mixed or blended together to form a homogeneous substance
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- Oil and water are immiscible liquids that separate into distinct layers.
- The two chemicals proved to be immiscible despite vigorous stirring.
- Immiscible solvents are often used in extraction processes.
- The experiment demonstrated that these substances are completely immiscible.
- When immiscible liquids are combined, they form separate phases.
- The immiscible nature of these compounds makes separation easier.