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Meaning of 'amalgam' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Amalgam [ n.]
- An alloy of mercury with another metal or metals; as, an amalgam of tin, bismuth, etc.
- A mixture or compound of different things.
- A native compound of mercury and silver.
2 . Amalgam [ v. t. / i.]
- To amalgamate.

Meaning of 'amalgam' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . amalgam [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a combination or blend of diverse things
Example in sentence:
  • his theory is an amalgam of earlier ideas

Nearby Words:

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