electric mixer
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2.3
- noun
- /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈmɪksər/
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batidora eléctrica
- Place warm milk in the bowl of an electric mixer.
- electric mixer speed
- electric mixer bowl
- beat with an electric mixer
And that's why we're going to switch to an electric mixer in just a minute, 'cause this is getting really thick.
- And that's why we're going to switch to an electric mixer in just a minute, 'cause this is getting really thick.
Examples
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Using the whip attachment of an electric mixer, beat the eggs on medium speed.
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In the bowl of an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, stir together flour, sugar, and salt.
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Use an electric mixer to beat the ingredients until they make a stiff foam.
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Beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form when the beaters are lifted.
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With an electric mixer, beat the whipping cream, adding sugar one tablespoon at a time, until stiff; set aside.
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While brownies are cooling, add powdered sugar, butter, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla, and peppermint extracts to the bowl of an electric mixer.
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Combine the marshmallow creme, shortening, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a medium bowl and mix well with an electric mixer on high speed until fluffy.
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To prepare the cake batter, mix the ingredients thoroughly with an electric mixer on medium speed.
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For a smooth consistency, use an electric mixer to whip the whipped cream for about 3 minutes.
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An electric mixer makes it easier to combine flour and sugar into cookie dough quickly.
Synonyms
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1.5
A kitchen machine that combines and beats ingredients for cooking or baking
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2.1
A machine used in the kitchen to prepare food, like a microwave or blender
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3.4
Electric machine with a bowl that beats and kneads dough
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2.8
A small tool you hold to mix and beat food such as batter and cream
A machine with a fixed bowl and a moving arm that mixes dough and batter
A machine that chops and mixes meat quickly with fast blades in a round bowl
A machine with a metal bowl and paddles that blends meat when making sausages
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Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'electric' specifies the power source of a 'mixer', so a learner who knows both words can infer it is a mixer powered by electricity. This modifier+noun pattern is frequent and cross-linguistically common, making the expression immediately understandable to a B1 learner.
Etymology
Electric mixer is a simple kitchen name: electric means it runs on electricity and a mixer is something that mixes food. When you plug it in, the beaters spin and mix ingredients fast, so the name means 'a kitchen machine for mixing food'.