mélange

Definitions of mélange
  1. noun
    a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
    synonyms: solution
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    dilution
    a diluted solution
    formol
    a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens
    bain de bouche, eau dentifrice
    a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth
    solution isotonique
    a solution having the same osmotic pressure as blood
    solution solide
    a homogeneous solid that can exist over a range of component chemicals; a constituent of alloys that is formed when atoms of an element are incorporated into the crystals of a metal
    solution saline, solution salée
    an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and distilled water
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    mixture
    (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
  2. noun
    (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
    synonyms: mixture
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    alliage
    a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
    composé
    a mixture of ingredients
    solution
    a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
    suspension
    a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
    plâtre
    a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water; hardens into a smooth solid; used to cover walls and ceilings
    pâte
    any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency
    soudure
    an alloy (usually of lead and tin) used when melted to join two metal surfaces
    acier
    an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
    alliage de cuivre, alliage à base de cuivre
    any alloy whose principal component is copper
    dilution
    a diluted solution
    formol
    a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens
    bain de bouche, eau dentifrice
    a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth
    solution isotonique
    a solution having the same osmotic pressure as blood
    coulis, mortier clair
    a thin mortar that can be poured and used to fill cracks in masonry or brickwork
    alliage à base de nickel, nickel allié
    an alloy whose main constituent is nickel
    solution solide
    a homogeneous solid that can exist over a range of component chemicals; a constituent of alloys that is formed when atoms of an element are incorporated into the crystals of a metal
    vapeur
    a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
  3. noun
    a commercially prepared mixture of dry ingredients
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    farine avec levure
    a commercially prepared mixture of flour and salt and a leavening agent
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    mixture
    any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients
  4. noun
    any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients
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    assaisonnement, farce
    a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables
    roux
    a mixture of fat and flour heated and used as a basis for sauces
    pâte
    a flour mixture stiff enough to knead or roll
    farine avec levure
    a commercially prepared mixture of flour and salt and a leavening agent
    pâte
    a dough of flour and water and shortening
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    aliment, produit alimentaire
    a substance that can be used or prepared for use as food
  5. noun
    an occurrence of thorough mixing
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    amalgame
    an event that combines things in a mixture
  6. noun
    an event that combines things in a mixture
    synonyms: amalgame
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    combinaison
    an occurrence that results in things being united
  7. noun
    the act of blending components together thoroughly
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    combinaison
    the act of combining things to form a new whole
  8. noun
    a stew (or thick soup) made with meat and vegetables
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    ragoût
    food prepared by stewing especially meat or fish with vegetables
  9. noun
    a mixture of ingredients
    synonyms: composé
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    pâte
    any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency
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    mixture
    (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
  10. noun
    the act of mixing together
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    combinaison
    the act of combining things to form a new whole
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