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mixture
A mixture of various substances, usually liquids. The term is often used in pharmacy or chemistry, but can also refer more generally to a mixture.
Der Apotheker bereitete eine spezielle Mixtur gegen den Husten zu.
The pharmacist prepared a special mixture for the cough.
The word 'Mixtur' (mixture) belongs to the word family of 'mixen' (to mix). It comes from Latin and means 'mixture'. If you know 'mixen', you can easily work out the meaning of 'Mixtur'.
Der Barkeeper mixte eine exotische Mixtur aus verschiedenen Säften.
The bartender mixed an exotic mixture of different juices.
In the context of liquids or substances, 'Mixtur' (mixture) is often used with verbs like 'zubereiten' (to prepare), 'herstellen' (to produce/make), or 'anrühren' (to mix up). The composition is usually described with the preposition 'aus' (from/of).
Die Salbe ist eine Mixtur aus verschiedenen Heilkräutern.
The ointment is a mixture of various medicinal herbs.
When 'Mixtur' (mixture) describes abstract things, it is often used with the structure 'eine Mixtur aus [Element A] und [Element B]' (a mixture of [Element A] and [Element B]). Typical adjectives are 'seltsam' (strange), 'interessant' (interesting), or 'explosiv' (explosive).
Seine Musik ist eine faszinierende Mixtur aus Jazz und elektronischen Klängen.
His music is a fascinating mixture of jazz and electronic sounds.
solution
'die Lösung' and 'die Mixtur' can both refer to a liquid with other substances in it. The difference is important: in a solution, a substance is dissolved in a solvent. A mixture is more generally about a combination, often of several liquid substances. This mixture does not have to be as uniform as a solution. Learners may confuse the words because both occur in chemistry or pharmacy. When it is about dissolving, 'Lösung' fits. When only a mixture is meant, 'Mixtur' fits better.
Die Ärztin bereitet eine Mixtur aus verschiedenen flüssigen Stoffen vor.
The doctor prepares a mixture of various liquid substances.
Für den Versuch brauchen wir eine klare Lösung aus Zucker und Wasser.
For the experiment, we need a clear solution of sugar and water.