coalesce vs mix

coalesce

verb
  • To form from different pieces or elements. 

  • To merge, to intermingle freely. 

  • To bond pieces of metal into a continuous whole by liquefying parts of each piece, bringing the liquids into contact, and allowing the combined liquid to solidify. 

  • To join into a single mass or whole. 

mix

verb
  • To form by mingling; to produce by the stirring together of ingredients; to concoct from different parts. 

  • To unite with in company; to join; to associate. 

  • To stir together. 

  • To blend by the use of a mixer (machine). 

  • To combine (several tracks). 

  • To combine (items from two or more sources normally kept separate). 

  • To produce a finished version of (a recording). 

noun
  • The result of mixing two or more substances; a mixture. 

  • The result of combining items normally kept separate. 

  • The result of mixing several tracks. 

  • The finished version of a recording. 

  • A substance used to dilute or adulterate an illicit drug. 

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