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- Dictionarya·mal·gam/əˈmalɡəm/
noun
- 1. a mixture or blend: "a curious amalgam of the traditional and the modern"
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Amalgam is a noun that can mean a mixture of different elements or an alloy of mercury with another metal. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history and etymology of amalgam from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Amalgam is a noun that means a mixture of mercury and another metal, especially used by dentists, or a combination of parts that create a whole. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, and its usage in sentences from the Cambridge Dictionary.
Amalgam is a mixture of mercury and another metal, especially used by dentists, or a combination of parts that create a whole. Learn more about the word, its usage and pronunciation, and see examples and translations in different languages.
Use amalgam when the mixture of several things creates something different and larger. If your school puts together a drug prevention task force of police, doctors, teachers, social workers, and students, the task force is an amalgam of local resources.
noun. an alloy of mercury with another metal or metals. an alloy that consists chiefly of silver mixed with mercury and variable amounts of other metals and is used as a dental filling. a rare mineral, an alloy of silver and mercury, occurring as silver-white crystals or grains. a mixture or combination:
Amalgam is a noun that means a mixture or combination of things, or a mixture of mercury and another metal, especially for dental fillings. Learn how to use it in sentences and see synonyms and word origin.
1. Any of various alloys of mercury with other metals, especially: a. An alloy of mercury and silver used in dental fillings. b. An alloy of mercury and tin used in silvering mirrors. 2. A combination of diverse elements; a mixture: an amalgam of strength, reputation, and commitment to ethical principles.
