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a·mal·gam     (ə-māl'gəm)  Pronunciation Key 
n.  
  1. Any of various alloys of mercury with other metals, especially:
    1. An alloy of mercury and silver used in dental fillings.
    2. An alloy of mercury and tin used in silvering mirrors.
  2. A combination of diverse elements; a mixture: an amalgam of strength, reputation, and commitment to ethical principles. See Synonyms at mixture.


[Middle English, from Old French amalgame, from Medieval Latin amalgama, probably ultimately from Greek malagma, soft mass.]

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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amalgam   (ə-māl'gəm)  Pronunciation Key 
  1. An alloy of mercury and another metal, especially:
  2. An alloy of mercury and silver used in dental fillings.
  3. An alloy of silver and tin used in silvering mirrors.

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