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混合物 (noun)

A substance made by combining two or more different materials without a chemical reaction occurring. It can be used in scientific contexts to describe chemical blends or in general contexts to describe a physical combination of items.

💬 Example

"混合物を分離します。"

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a CON (混) artist GOing (合) to put his BOOTS (物 - butsu) into a blender to create a strange MIXTURE.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
混ぜ物 混成物 ミックス 合成物 調合物
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 混合物 to mean 'chemical compound'. → Use 化合物 (kagoubutsu) for chemical compounds. 混合物 is only for physical mixtures.

Saying '喜びと悲しみの混合物' (a mixture of joy and sorrow). → Use 入り混じった感情 (mixed feelings). 混合物 is for physical objects only.

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