noun
amalgamation
Amalgamation (noun) means the process of amalgamating; a mixture, merger or consolidation.
noun
1
The process of amalgamating; a mixture, merger or consolidation.
2
The result of amalgamating; a mixture or alloy.
3
The production of an alloy of mercury and another metal, especially used in antiquity to extract gold and silver from ores.
4
The intermarriage and interbreeding of different ethnicities or races.
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin amalgamātiō.
Rhymes for amalgamation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of amalgamation?
"amalgamation" (noun) means the process of amalgamating; a mixture, merger or consolidation.
What are the different meanings of amalgamation?
"amalgamation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The process of amalgamating; a mixture, merger or consolidation; 2. The result of amalgamating; a mixture or alloy; 3. The production of an alloy of mercury and another metal, especially used in antiquity to extract gold and silver from ores.