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mixing

NounSuru VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. mixing
2. blending

This word means the mixing or contamination of something into a substance where it does not belong. It is often used in food safety or product quality contexts, such as when a foreign substance accidentally enters a food product. It carries a somewhat negative nuance, implying an unwanted or problematic addition.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Please check that data from other groups hasn't been mixed into your research notes.

Sentence 2

We found that unauthorized updates had been mixed into the specification change history.

Sentence 3

His anger seemed to have loneliness mixed into it.

Sentence 4

This text is hard to read — there's way too much jargon mixed in.

Sentence 5

The wind was so strong, sand got into my lunch!