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mixing

n. · adj.
US //ˈmɪksɪŋ// UK //mˈɪksɪŋ// mix·ing
  1. 1 combining substances (n.)
    B1 Intermediate Cooking

    the act of putting different things together to make one thing.

    the physical act or process of combining multiple ingredients or substances into a single mixture.

    Example

    The recipe requires constant mixing to make sure the sauce stays smooth.

    Example

    Thorough mixing of the dry ingredients is essential before adding any liquid to ensure the leavening agents are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  2. 2 social interaction (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    when people from different groups or backgrounds spend time together.

    the social interaction or integration of individuals from different backgrounds, cultures, or social classes.

    Example

    The university encourages the mixing of students from many different countries.

    Example

    The festival provides a unique opportunity for the mixing of diverse social groups that rarely interact in daily urban life.
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  1. 3 mathematical independence (adj.)
    C2 Proficiency Technical Academic Math

    a technical way to describe how parts of a system become independent over time.

    describing a stochastic process where the state of the system at one time becomes asymptotically independent of its state at an earlier time.

    Example

    The scientist explained that the system was mixing, so the starting point didn't matter later.

    Example

    In ergodic theory, a mixing transformation is a stronger property than ergodicity, implying that the system's memory of its initial conditions decays over time.

    Usage

    Usually used in the context of 'mixing properties' or 'a mixing system'.
    • ergodic
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