mismix
nounEtymology From mis- + mix.
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The act, process, or result of mismixing.
- But for the most part, when Filipinos are by themselves, in more intimate circles (parties, house calls, etc.) their talk usually reverts to the native (Tagalog, Ilocano, Cebuano, etc.) or to a pigeonized version ( “mismix” ) of English.1970, Asian Studies - Volumes 7-8, page 172:
- In addition to undercure effects, mismixes of two-part liquid systems are also capable of producing deleterious effects, such as reduced chemical resistance, increased moisture absorption, and reduced insulation resistance.1991, Tautscher, Contamination Effects on Electronic Products, page 477:
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- We have had incidents in the custodial area dealing with chemical safety , a mismix of chemicals without any standards in place.2007, United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and Labor. Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, Workplace Safety, page 50:
- The existence of concentrated premixes of these minerals raises the risk of feed mismixes resulting in the accidental feeding of high, potentially toxic levels of these elements.2013, Barbara E. Straw, Jeffrey J. Zimmerman, Sylvie D'Allaire, Diseases of Swine, page 971:
- Negative impacts on health usually occur when there is a feed mismix and a mis-dosing.2020, Steve M. Ensley, Toxicology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America, page 641: