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amalgam

Syllabification: (a·mal·gam)
Pronunciation: /əˈmalgəm/

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Definition of amalgam

noun

  • a mixture or blend:a curious amalgam of the traditional and the modern
  • Chemistry an alloy of mercury with another metal, especially one used for dental fillings.

Origin:

late 15th century: from French amalgame or medieval Latin amalgama, from Greek malagma 'an emollient'

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