mixing
UK: ˈmɪksɪŋ | US: ˈmɪksɪŋ
n. the act or process of combining substances or elements together
vt. the present participle of "mix," meaning to combine or blend substances
The word "mixing" derives from the verb "mix," which entered Middle English from Old English miscian (to mix) and Old French mixer, both tracing back to Latin miscēre (to mix). The suffix "-ing" is a productive English suffix forming present participles or gerunds, indicating an ongoing action or state. The morpheme "mix" retains its core meaning of combining elements, while "-ing" marks its grammatical function as a noun or verb form.
The mixing of colors created a vibrant new shade.
She is mixing the ingredients for the cake batter.
Audio engineers focus on the mixing of tracks to produce clear sound.
Avoid mixing bleach and ammonia, as it creates toxic fumes.
His job involves mixing chemicals in precise proportions.