noun
amalgam
Amalgam (noun) means an alloy containing mercury.
noun
1
An alloy containing mercury.
2
A combination of different things.
3
One of the ingredients in an alloy.
4
An alloy of mercury used to fill tooth cavities.
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin amalgama (“mercury alloy”), from Arabic اَلْمَلْغَم (al-malḡam, “emollient poultice or unguent for sores”), from Ancient Greek μάλαγμα (málagma, “emollient; malleable material”), from μαλάσσω (malássō, “to soften”), from μαλακός (malakós, “soft”). Doublet of malagma. For the verb, compare French amalgamer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of amalgam?
"amalgam" (noun) means an alloy containing mercury.
What are the different meanings of amalgam?
"amalgam" has 3 main meanings: 1. An alloy containing mercury; 2. A combination of different things; 3. One of the ingredients in an alloy.