# blending

Pronunciation: US say "BLEN-ding" /ˈblɛndɪŋ/; UK

## Noun

1. The act of combining different things into one mixture, or the mixture that results.
   - Simple: The mixing of two or more things so they become one smooth whole.
   - _The blending of tea leaves from several regions creates the company's signature flavor._
   - _Careful blending of pigments produced a uniform shade across the entire canvas._

## Verb

2. Present participle of blend. — present participle and gerund of blend
   - Simple: Present participle of blend. Use this form when the mixing is happening right now.
   - _The chef is blending several spices into the simmering sauce._
   - _They were blending different wines to create a new house label._

## Origin

**Meaning 2** — From Middle English blendinge, equivalent to blend plus the suffix -ing.
**Meaning 1** — From blend plus the suffix -ing, cognate with Faroese blending ("mixture, crossing").

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