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incompatible

/ˌɪŋkəmˈpætɪbəl/ · noun

Meaning

  1. (chiefly in the plural) An incompatible substance; one of a group of things that cannot be placed or used together because of a change of chemical composition or opposing medicinal qualities.
  2. A consequent of a contrary.
  3. Of two things: that cannot coexist; not congruous because of differences
  4. Incapable of being together without mutual reaction or decomposition, as certain medicines.

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