First Known Use: 15th century
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amalgam
noun amal·gam \ə-ˈmal-gəm\
: a combination or mixture of different things
: a mixture of mercury and other metals used for filling holes in teeth
Full Definition of AMALGAM
1
: an alloy of mercury with another metal that is solid or liquid at room temperature according to the proportion of mercury present and is used especially in making tooth cements
2
: a mixture of different elements
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Origin of AMALGAM
Middle English amalgame, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin amalgama
Related to AMALGAM
- Synonyms
- admixture, alloy, blend, amalgamation, cocktail, combination, composite, compound, conflation, emulsion, fusion, intermixture, meld, mix, mixture, synthesis
Medical Dictionary
amalgam
noun amal·gam \ə-ˈmal-gəm\
Medical Definition of AMALGAM
: an alloy of mercury with another metal that is solid or liquid at room temperature according to the proportion of mercury present and is used especially in making tooth cements
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