- The act or operation of compounding mercury with
another metal; -- applied particularly to the process of separating
gold and silver from their ores by mixing them with mercury. - The mixing or blending of different elements, races,
societies, etc.; also, the result of such combination or blending; a
homogeneous union.
Amalgamation or consolidation Amalgamation or consolidation occurs when one firm combines with others to form an entirely new company: former identities are relinquished.
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