5. (Physics & Chem.)
Defn: A mass of two or more ingredients, the particles of which are separable, independent, and uncompounded with each other, no matter how thoroughly and finely commingled; — contrasted with a compound; thus, gunpowder is a mechanical mixture of carbon, sulphur, and niter.
6. (Mus.)
Defn: An organ stop, comprising from two to five ranges of pipes, used only in combination with the foundation and compound stops; — called also furniture stop. It consists of high harmonics, or overtones, of the ground tone.
Syn.
— Union; admixture; intermixture; medley.
MIZMAZE
Miz"maze`, n.
Defn: A maze or labyrinth. [Obs.]
MIZZEN Miz"zen, a. Etym: [It. mezzana, fr. mezzano middle, fr. mezzo middle, half: cf. F. misaine foresail. See Mezzo.] (Naut.)
Defn: Hindmost; nearest the stern; as, the mizzen shrouds, sails, etc.
MIZZEN
Miz"zen, n. (Naut.)