premix

[ pree-miks ]

noun

1. Also pre·mix·ture [] a mixture of ingredients, made before selling, using, etc.:

   The chain saw runs on a premix of oil and gasoline.

adjective

1. mixed prior to using, marketing, etc.; premixed:

   premix concrete.

verb (used with object)

, pre·mixed or pre·mixt, pre·mix·ing.

1. to mix beforehand, as in advance of selling or using.

Other Words From

• pre·mixer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of premix¹

First recorded in 1930–35; pre- + mix

Example Sentences

“Following the recall, we conducted a detailed review of our canned dog foods. As we had expected, that review confirmed that the issue is isolated to the same vitamin premix used in canned dog foods and limited to specific production lots. However, our review did determine that there were additional products affected by that vitamin premix, and it is for that reason that we are expanding the recall,” the letter reads, noting none of the company’s dry foods, cat foods or treats are affected by the recall.

From Fox News

The bottle describes the contents as "sparkling fortified alcoholic premix blending mixed fruit flavours. Contains caffeine."

From BBC

Nutreco spokesman Jurgen Pullens said the company was still looking to expand in premix and fish feed and Nutreco had 500 million to 600 million euros available for M&A deals.

From Reuters

“DSM is likely interested in the premix part and maybe they would buy the whole company and sell the animal-food part, which fits better with Nutreco.”

From BusinessWeek

Yes, the season is upon us, and the sweet smell of premix and two-strokes are back in the air.

From Time Magazine Archive