αμάλγαμα — meaning in English

English meaning

• amalgam noun An alloy containing mercury.
• compound noun A fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.

Senses

αμάλγαμα is used for these senses in English:

• amalgam (metallurgy) An alloy containing mercury.
• amalgam A combination of different things.
• compound Anything made by combining several things.

amalgam — full definition

1. noun An alloy containing mercury.
2. noun A combination of different things.
3. noun One of the ingredients in an alloy.
4. noun An alloy of mercury used to fill tooth cavities.

compound — full definition

1. noun A fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.
2. adjective Made up of two or more parts or elements combined.
3. verb To combine different elements or ingredients into one substance.
4. verb To make a problem worse by adding to it.
5. verb (finance) To calculate interest on both the original amount and the interest already earned.

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