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amalgama — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • amalgam noun An alloy containing mercury.
  • blend noun A mixture made by combining two or more things smoothly.
  • compound noun A fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.
  • mixture noun Something made by combining two or more different substances or elements.

Senses

amalgama is used for these senses in English:

  • compound Anything made by combining several things.
  • mixture The act of mixing.

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.

blend — full definition

  1. noun A mixture made by combining two or more things smoothly.
  2. verb To mix things together so thoroughly that they form a single, smooth combination.

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