amalgam

/əˈmæl.ɡəm/

noun

An alloy containing mercury.

Examples :

"The old dental filling was an amalgam of mercury and other metals. "

noun

A combination of different things.

Examples :

"The city is an amalgam of different cultures, with people from all over the world living and working there. "

group compound substance

noun

One of the ingredients in an alloy.

Examples :

"Gold is often an amalgam in jewelry to make it more durable. "

material substance compound chemistry

verb

To amalgamate.

Examples :

"The company amalgamated its two smaller divisions into one larger department. "

group action business

Meanings

Examples :

"The old dental filling was an amalgam of mercury and other metals. "

Examples :

"The city is an amalgam of different cultures, with people from all over the world living and working there. "

Examples :

"Gold is often an amalgam in jewelry to make it more durable. "

Examples :

"The company amalgamated its two smaller divisions into one larger department. "

Related Words

combination noun

The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.

amalgamated verb

To merge, to combine, to blend, to join.

ingredients noun

One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.

cultures noun

The arts, customs, lifestyles, background, and habits that characterize a particular society or nation.

different noun

The different ideal.

containing verb

To hold inside.

amalgamate verb

To merge, to combine, to blend, to join.

mercury noun

A metal.

department noun

A part, portion, or subdivision.

working noun

(usually in the plural) Operation; action.

divisions noun

The act or process of dividing anything.

filling verb

To occupy fully, to take up all of.