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incompatible
/ˌɪŋkəmˈpætɪbəl/
noun
(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.
"the incompatibles of iron"
A consequent of a contrary.
adjective
Of two things: that cannot coexist; not congruous because of differences
Similar: irreconcilable
Incapable of being together without mutual reaction or decomposition, as certain medicines.
Synonymsirreconcilable
Antonymscompatible
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