Binary liquid

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A binary liquid is a term used to refer to a type of chemical combination which creates a special reaction or feature, as a result of two chemicals which are in liquid form, which are normally inert or have no function by themselves, causing a reaction as a result of their being mixed. A number of compounds are produced as a result of the mixing of two chemicals as a binary liquid, such as plastic foams and some explosives.

The term is used to refer to the fact that the two chemicals being used each by themselves will either have no effect or are merely chemical compounds, but cause a specific function or action to occur as a result of their being mixed.