Definition of "ready-mix" [ready-mix]

• A mixture in proper proportions of two or more ingredients, as of concrete or a food product, marketed for convenience; a premix. (noun)

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• "You can't afford to let mistakes happen when you have expensive concrete tumbling in the drums of several 10-yard ready-mix concrete trucks!"
• "This culture of innovation gains weight, legitimacy and impact from strong backing by company and high-level leadership exemplified through efforts like the development of nine global initiatives directed by the CEO and investment and trust in the power of collaboration to undertake objectives as massive and important as the branding of the first global brand of ready-mix concrete: Promptis."
• "Meatloaf, succotash, ready-mix mashed potatoes, and red juice splashed across the linoleum tiles."