Admixture
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Admixture can refer to:
- Genetic admixtureGenetic admixtureGenetic admixture occurs when individuals from two or more previously separated populations begin interbreeding. Admixture results in the introduction of new genetic lineages into a population. It has been known to slow local adaptation by introducing foreign, unadapted genotypes...
, the result of interbreeding between two or more previously isolated populations within a species. - Racial admixture, admixture between humans, also referred to as MiscegenationMiscegenationMiscegenation is the mixing of different racial groups through marriage, cohabitation, sexual relations, and procreation....
- Hybrid
- MixtureMixtureIn chemistry, a mixture is a material system made up by two or more different substances which are mixed together but are not combined chemically...
, the chemical substance which results when two different materials are combined without occurrence of chemical reactions - Admixture (concrete), the chemicals used to aid the properties of concrete or cement