What does heterogeneous mean?

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Lars · Answer

Well heterogeneous, has more than one definition. Are you looking for the mathematical definition of heterogeneous  or the science definition- or for heterogeneous in general?

Nightmoon · Answer

A lot in character or content. 
Chemistry meaning: involves substances in many different phases
Mathematics meaning:  different kinds of degrees or dimensions.

chuckthedonut · Answer

Well...I have a website here that gives clear meanings/definitions https://www.dictionary.com/, I use it all the time.

ButteredBalz · Answer

@lars wrote:

Well heterogeneous, has more than one definition. Are you looking for the mathematical definition of heterogeneous or the science definition- or for heterogeneous in general?

Scientific

Lars · Answer

@butteredbalz wrote:

@lars wrote:

Well heterogeneous, has more than one definition. Are you looking for the mathematical definition of heterogeneous or the science definition- or for heterogeneous in general?

Scientific

Heterogeneous is a mixture made up of elements or ingredients that are not alike. So, a mixture of two or more pure substances that are not combined chemically and their substances retain their original chemical properties. If you want a example of heterogenous sand is one. Sand is an example of a heterogenous mixture because "Sand is made up of particles of silicon dioxide as the main part (in different sizes) The properties, composition, and appearance of sand are not the same throughout the mixture. Moreover, there are minor fractions of other components and compounds in the sand. It is not composed of one element or one compound." https://homework.study.com/explanation/is-sand-a-pure-substance-or-a-mixture-explain.html#:~:text=Answer%20and%20Explanation%3A&text=Sand%20is%20made%20up%20of,the%20same%20throughout%20the%20mixture . And if you still are confused on what heterogenous is or need more examples, here is another link for you :) https://www.dictionary.com/browse/heterogeneous