premix

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verb

premixed; premixing; premixes

transitive verb

: to mix before use
: a mixture of ingredients designed to be mixed with other ingredients before use

Examples of premix in a Sentence

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Verb
Some formulas can be premixed and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours, which could save an exhausted mom from having to drowsily scoop powder in the small hours of the night. David Howard, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1917, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of premix was in 1917

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“Premix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/premix. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

premix

verb
pre·​mix
prē-ˈmiks,
ˈpre-
: to mix before use
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