I. -gəmə̇t, -ˌmāt adjective
: amalgamated
two amalgamate natures
II. -ˌmāt, usu -ād.+V verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
transitive verb
1. : to compound or mix together : combine , alloy
silver amalgamated with mercury
2.
a. : to unite or combine into a uniform and independent whole : integrate
scattered fragments of humanity had never shown any desire to be amalgamated with the social structure — Edith Wharton
b. : to unite or combine with an already existing whole : absorb , annex
policy of conciliating and amalgamating conquered nations — Agnes Repplier
3. : to merge (as two societies) in a single body
the two colleges were amalgamated to constitute a university
intransitive verb
1. : to become amalgamated : become one : enter into close or intimate relations
never united or amalgamated with man — Commonweal
2. : to enter into a union (as by marriage) : intermarry
a tendency to amalgamate with the natives — C.W.Spencer
Synonyms: see mix