noun
Refers to a compounded substance, especially in pharmaceutical or chemical contexts, where ingredients are mixed according to a formula.
薬剤師が患者に合わせた調合剤を作る。
The pharmacist prepares a compounded medication tailored to the patient.
混合剤 is a general mixture, whereas 調合剤 often implies a deliberate, formula-based compounding, especially in pharmacy.
Compound of 調合 (compounding, mixing) and 剤 (medicine, chemical agent).