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mulling

/ˈmʌl.ɪŋ/

mulling over

Translations

mullingnoun

mullings

réflexionau sens de réflexion prolongée

After much mulling, she finally decided to accept the job offer.

Après beaucoup de réflexion, elle a finalement décidé d’accepter l’offre d’emploi.

malaxageterme technique, surtout en métallurgie et en fonderie

Proper mulling of the sand is essential before it is packed into the mould.

Un malaxage correct du sable est essentiel avant son moulage dans la forme.

Additional translations

méditationregistre soutenu, au sens de réflexion approfondie

chauffagepour une boisson, avec ajout d’épices

Synonyms

mullinggerund / present participle

/ˈmʌlɪŋ/

Used attributively, e.g. in 'mulling spices' or 'a mulling process'

pensifau sens de plongé dans ses pensées

He sat in mulling silence, hardly noticing the passing traffic.

Il restait là, pensif et silencieux, remarquant à peine la circulation qui passait.

Additional translations

épicépour une boisson ou des épices destinées à une boisson chaude

Synonyms

weighing over

chewing over

thinking over

mullverb

mulling

Gerund

mulled

Past Simple

mulled

Past Participle

mulling

Gerund

/mʌl/

méditerSurtout dans la tournure 'mull over'.

She spent the weekend mulling over the job offer.

Elle a passé le week-end à méditer sur l'offre d'emploi.

Additional translations

faire chauffer et épicerSe dit notamment d'une boisson, surtout le vin ou le cidre.

broyerSens technique: réduire en poudre fine ou en pâte.

Synonyms

think over

Definitions

mullingnoun

The process of deep thought or consideration.

After much mulling, she finally decided to accept the job offer.

The act of heating and spicing wine, cider, or another beverage.

The mulling of the cider filled the kitchen with a festive aroma.

The process of mixing or grinding materials, especially foundry sand, to achieve a uniform consistency.

Proper mulling of the sand is essential before it is packed into the mould.

mullinggerund / present participle

Relating to or used for heating and spicing a beverage.

She added a pouch of mulling spices to the pot of wine.

Engaged in deep thought; reflective.

He sat in mulling silence, hardly noticing the passing traffic.

mullverb

To think about something deeply and at length.

She spent the weekend mulling over the job offer.

To heat and spice a beverage, especially wine or cider.

They decided to mull some wine for the holiday party.

To mix, grind, or triturate (a substance) into a fine powder or paste.

The chemist mulled the minerals with oil to create a uniform pigment.