mixing
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.the act of putting different things together to make one thing.
n.the physical act or process of combining multiple ingredients or substances into a single mixture.
Simple“The recipe requires constant mixing to make sure the sauce stays smooth.”
In context“Thorough mixing of the dry ingredients is essential before adding any liquid to ensure the leavening agents are evenly distributed throughout the batter.”
Antonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.when people from different groups or backgrounds spend time together.
n.the social interaction or integration of individuals from different backgrounds, cultures, or social classes.
Simple“The university encourages the mixing of students from many different countries.”
In context“The festival provides a unique opportunity for the mixing of diverse social groups that rarely interact in daily urban life.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 C2 Proficiency
adj.a technical way to describe how parts of a system become independent over time.
adj.describing a stochastic process where the state of the system at one time becomes asymptotically independent of its state at an earlier time.
Simple“The scientist explained that the system was mixing, so the starting point didn't matter later.”
In context“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.”
UsageUsually used in the context of 'mixing properties' or 'a mixing system'.
Synonymsergodic
“She found herself mixing up words and phrases in everyday conversation.”