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- [uh-mal-guh m]
- /əˈmæl gəm/
- /əˈmæl.ɡəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-mal-guh m]
- /əˈmæl gəm/
Definitions of amalgam word
- countable noun amalgam Something that is an amalgam of two or more things is a mixture of them. 3
- uncountable noun amalgam Amalgam is a mixture of mercury and another metal, usually silver, that is used in dentistry to make fillings. 3
- noun amalgam an alloy of mercury with another metal, esp with silver 3
- noun amalgam a rare white metallic mineral that consists of silver and mercury and occurs in deposits of silver and cinnabar 3
- noun amalgam a blend or combination 3
- noun amalgam any alloy of mercury with another metal or other metals 3
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Origin of amalgam
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English amalgam(e) < Middle French < Medieval Latin < dialectal Arabic al the + malgham < Greek málagma softening agent, equivalent to malak- (stem of malássein to soften) + -ma noun suffix
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Parts of speech for Amalgam
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
amalgam popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for amalgam
noun amalgam
- admixture — Admixture means the same as mixture.
- alloy — An alloy is a metal that is made by mixing two or more types of metal together.
- amalgamation — the action or process of amalgamating
- composite — A composite object or item is made up of several different things, parts, or substances.
- compound — A compound is an enclosed area of land that is used for a particular purpose.
Antonyms for amalgam
noun amalgam
- division — the act or process of dividing; state of being divided.
- separation — an act or instance of separating or the state of being separated.
Top questions with amalgam
- what is amalgam?
- what is an amalgam?
- what does amalgam mean?
- what are amalgam fillings?
- what is amalgam made from?
- dentists who remove amalgam fillings safely?
- what is amalgam used for?
- what to do after amalgam removal?
- what does amalgam?
- what is an amalgam restoration?
- what is amalgam fillings?
- where are amalgam scraps disposed of?
- how do i know if i have amalgam fillings?
- what is the difference between amalgam and composite fillings?
- what is in an amalgam filling?
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