Immiscible
/ɪˈmɪs.ɪ.bəl/noun
Not able to be mixed together.
Did you know?The word comes from Latin roots meaning “not able to be mixed,” and it’s the same ancient word-family behind English words like mix, miscible, and commingle—language preserving the chemistry of separation.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
miscēre
“to mix, mingle, stir together”
Late Latin
Late Latin
immiscibilis
“not mixable, incapable of being blended”
Old French
Old French
immiscible
“not able to be mixed”
16th Century
English
immiscible
“not capable of mixing or blending”
Modern English
English
immiscible
“not able to be mixed together”