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amalgamation
Amalgamation (noun) means the act of combining things into one, or the merger this produces.
noun
1
The act of combining things into one, or the merger this produces.
2
A single thing formed by blending others together, such as a mixture or alloy.
3
(chemistry) A method, once used to obtain gold and silver from ore, in which a metal is mixed with mercury to form an alloy.
4
The mixing of different ethnic or racial groups through marriage and children.
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Etymology
Comes from Medieval Latin amalgamātiō.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for amalgamation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of amalgamation?
"amalgamation" (noun) means the act of combining things into one, or the merger this produces.
What is another word for amalgamation?
Other words for "amalgamation" include uniting, merger.
What is the opposite of amalgamation?
The opposite of "amalgamation" is partition.
What are the different meanings of amalgamation?
"amalgamation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of combining things into one, or the merger this produces; 2. A single thing formed by blending others together, such as a mixture or alloy; 3. (chemistry) A method, once used to obtain gold and silver from ore, in which a metal is mixed with mercury to form an alloy.
