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incompatible

/ˌɪŋkəmˈpætɪbəl/

Meanings
noun
(chiefly in the plural) An incompatible substance; one of a group of things that cannot be placed or used together because of a change of chemical composition or opposing medicinal qualities.

Examples :

"the incompatibles of iron"
medicine substance chemistry

Related Words

Illustration excelling

excelling verb

/ɪkˈsɛlɪŋ/ /ɛkˈsɛlɪŋ/

To surpass someone or something; to be better or do better than someone or something.

"I excelled everyone else with my exam results."

Illustration qualities

qualities noun

/ˈkwɒlətiz/ /ˈkwɑːlətiz/

Level of excellence.

"Quality of life is usually determined by health, education, and income."

Illustration differences

differences noun

/ˈdɪfɹənsɪz/

The quality of being different.

"You need to learn to be more tolerant of difference."

Illustration medicinal

medicinal noun

/məˈdɪsnəl/

Any plant that can be used for medicinal purposes.

"The medicinal was used to soothe the toddler's cough. "

Illustration substance

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

Illustration personality

personality noun

/-i/ /ˌpɝsəˈnælɪti/

A set of non-physical psychological and social qualities that make a person (or thing) distinct from another.

"The president has a unique personality."

Illustration decomposition

decomposition noun

/diːˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

A biological process through which organic material is reduced to e.g. compost.

"The decomposition of fallen leaves in the garden created rich compost for the flowers. "

Illustration typically

typically adverb

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kl.i/

In a typical or common manner.

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "

Illustration consequent

consequent noun

/ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwənt/

The second half of a hypothetical proposition; Q, if the form of the proposition is "If P, then Q."

"If the weather is good (P), then the picnic will be outdoors (Q). The consequent is "the picnic will be outdoors." "

Illustration competence

competence noun

/ˈkɒmpətəns/

The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.

"The teacher praised the student's competence in math. "

Illustration composition

composition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

The act of putting together; assembly.

"The composition of the band's new song involved several different instruments. "

Illustration struggling

struggling verb

/ˈstɹʌɡlɪŋ/

To strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight (for or against), to contend.

"During the centuries, the people of Ireland struggled constantly to assert their right to govern themselves."