1. not uniform in structure or composition; having parts that differ from one another
Usage: technical; scientific

Examples

• The rock sample was inhomogeneous, containing both granite and limestone sections.
• The inhomogeneous mixture required additional stirring to achieve uniformity.
• Scientists studied the inhomogeneous distribution of matter in the early universe.
• The metal alloy showed inhomogeneous properties across different regions.
• The inhomogeneous soil composition affected plant growth patterns.
• Researchers identified inhomogeneous stress patterns in the material under load.