azeotropy

/ˌæziˈɒtrəpi/

Definitions

1. noun

A mixture of two or more liquids that cannot be separated by distillation because their boiling points are the same.

“The chemist studied the azeotropy of the solution to understand its properties.”

2. noun

A condition in which two or more things, such as properties or values, are inseparable or cannot be distinguished from each other.

“The team struggled with the azeotropy of data in their research, making it difficult to analyze.”

Synonyms

  • homogeneity
  • isotropy
  • uniformity

Antonyms

  • anisotropy
  • heterogeneity