Definitions

1. adjective

Describing a mixture of two or more liquids that cannot be separated by distillation, because their vapor pressures are equal at a given temperature.

“The azeotropic mixture of ethanol and water is commonly used in the production of perfumes and cosmetics.”

2. noun

A mixture of two or more liquids that cannot be separated by distillation.

“The azeotropic mixture was found to have unique properties that made it useful in various industrial applications.”