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mixed bud
nounLow
/mɪkst bʌd/A plant bud that contains both leaf and flower primordia, capable of producing both leaves and flowers as it develops.
mixed crystal
nounLow (Technical/Specialized)
/ˈmɪkst ˈkrɪstəl/A solid material composed of two or more substances whose atoms or molecules share a single crystal lattice.
mixed doubles
nounplural-nounC1
/ˌmɪkst ˈdʌb(ə)lz/A form of tennis or badminton match where a team consists of one male and one female player competing against another such team.
mixed drink
nounB2
/ˌmɪkst ˈdrɪŋk/An alcoholic beverage composed by mixing two or more ingredients (typically spirits with mixers like juice, soda, or other liqueurs).
mixed economy
nounMedium
/mɪkst ɪˈkɒnəmi/An economic system combining private and public ownership, with both market forces and government intervention.
mixed farming
nounC1
/ˌmɪkst ˈfɑːmɪŋ/An agricultural system where crops and livestock are raised together on the same farm.
mixed foursome
nounLow
/mɪkst ˈfɔːs(ə)m/A team of four people consisting of two men and two women, especially in competitive sports or social activities.
mixed grill
nounB2
/ˌmɪkst ˈɡrɪl/A dish of various meats (e.g., sausage, bacon, lamb chop, kidney) grilled and served together.
mixed language
nounC1
/mɪkst ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ/A noun phrase referring to a language that has developed from the prolonged contact and blending of two or more distinct languages.
mixed layer
nounLow (Specialized)
/mɪkst ˈleɪə/In oceanography, the uppermost, turbulent, and relatively uniform layer of the ocean, mixed by wind, waves, and seasonal cooling.
mixed marriage
nounLow-medium
/ˌmɪkst ˈmær.ɪdʒ/A marriage between two people from different racial groups or, historically, different religious denominations.
mixed media
nounC1
/ˌmɪkst ˈmiːdiə/A type of artwork or artistic technique that combines two or more different artistic materials or media (e.g., paint, collage, and ink) into a single piece.
mixed metaphor
nounC1
/ˌmɪkst ˈmɛtəfɔː/A combination of two or more inconsistent or clashing metaphors within a single expression, often resulting in a confusing or humorous image.
mixed nerve
nounLow (Technical)
/mɪkst nɜːv/A nerve containing both sensory (afferent) and motor (efferent) fibres, carrying signals to and from the central nervous system.
mixed number
nounLow
/ˌmɪkst ˈnʌmbə/A number consisting of an integer and a proper fraction, such as 3½.
mixed reality
nounC1/C2
/ˌmɪkst riˈæləti/A technology merging real and virtual worlds to produce new environments where physical and digital objects co-exist and interact in real time.
mixed-flow turbine
nounVery Low
/mɪkst fləʊ ˈtɜːbaɪn/A type of turbine where the working fluid (water, steam, or gas) changes direction as it passes through the runner, flowing both radially and axially.
mixer
nounB1
/ˈmɪksə(r)/A device or person that combines different substances or elements together.
mixer tap
nounC1
/ˈmɪksə ˌtæp/A tap (faucet) that has a single spout and a single handle or two separate handles to control the flow and temperature of water by mixing hot and cold water.
mixing faucet
nounC1
/ˈmɪk.sə ˌtæp/A single faucet or tap that controls both hot and cold water from one spout, allowing the user to adjust the temperature.

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