AMALGAM


Meaning of AMALGAM in English

[ ə'malgəm ]

■ noun

1》 a mixture or blend.

2》 Chemistry an alloy of mercury with another metal, especially one used for dental fillings.

Origin

C15: from Fr. ~e or med. L. ~a , from Gk malagma 'an emollient'.

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