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noun

combining

n.
US /kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/ UK /kəmbˈaɪnɪŋ/ com·bin·ing

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    the act of putting different things together to create a single result.

    the act or process of merging two or more distinct elements into a unified whole.

    Simple

    The combining of these two chemicals must be done very slowly to avoid a reaction.

    In context

    The successful combining of traditional craftsmanship with modern industrial technology allowed the firm to dominate the luxury market.

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Level B1 · Intermediate
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