Incompatible

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1. Adjective

Not compatible; so differing as to be incapable of harmonious combination or coexistence; inconsistent in thought or being; irreconcilably disagreeing; as, persons of incompatible tempers; incompatible colors, desires, ambition.

2. Adjective

Incapable of being together without mutual reaction or decomposition, as certain medicines.

3. Noun

An incompatible substance; esp., in pl., things which can not be placed or used together because of a change of chemical composition or of opposing medicinal qualities; as, the incompatibles of iron.

4. Adjective

not compatible; "incompatible personalities"; "incompatible colors"
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