The word "mixture" refers to a combination of two or more substances that are combined together. In a mixture, the individual components retain their own properties and can often be separated from one another. Mixtures can be found in many contexts, including cooking (like a batter), science (various chemicals), and everyday life (like a salad).
The word "mixture" originates from the Middle English term mixtur, which derives from the Old French mixtion, and ultimately traces back to the Latin word mixtura, from mixtus, the past participle of mixtare, which means "to mix."