Mixing: meaning, definitions and examples

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mixing

[ ˈmɪksɪŋ ]

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music

The process of combining different tracks or sounds to create a new piece of music.

Synonyms

blending, fusing, merging

Examples of usage

Her skillful mixing of beats created a unique and captivating sound.
The DJ's mixing abilities were praised by the audience at the club.

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cooking

The action of thoroughly combining ingredients by stirring or beating.

Synonyms

combining, stirring, whisking

Examples of usage

She demonstrated her mixing technique by smoothly blending the batter for the cake.
The recipe called for gentle mixing of the wet and dry ingredients.

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chemistry

The process of stirring or agitating substances together to create a uniform mixture.

Synonyms

agitating, blending, combining

Examples of usage

The mixing of the chemicals resulted in a chemical reaction.
Proper mixing of the solutions is crucial for the experiment to succeed.

Translations

Translations of the word "mixing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mistura

🇮🇳 मिश्रण

🇩🇪 Mischen

🇮🇩 pencampuran

🇺🇦 змішування

🇵🇱 mieszanie

🇯🇵 混合 (こんごう)

🇫🇷 mélange

🇪🇸 mezcla

🇹🇷 karıştırma

🇰🇷 혼합 (honhap)

🇸🇦 خلط

🇨🇿 míchání

🇸🇰 miešanie

🇨🇳 混合 (hùnhé)

🇸🇮 mešanje

🇮🇸 blöndun

🇰🇿 араластыру

🇬🇪 შერევა

🇦🇿 qarışdırma

🇲🇽 mezcla

Word origin

The word 'mixing' originated from the Middle English word 'mischen' which means 'to mix'. It has been used in various contexts such as music, cooking, and chemistry to describe the action of combining different elements. Mixing has been an essential part of human activities for centuries, enabling the creation of new melodies, flavors, and compounds.

See also: mix, mixable, mixed, mixer, mixtape, mixture, remix, unmixed.