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amalgama
nounmasculine/femininegeneral usecommon/ɐˈmaɫgɐmɐ/a·mal·ga·ma
Definition
11. A metallic alloy, especially of mercury with another metal (such as silver or tin), used in dental fillings. 2. A mixture, a heterogeneous combination of diverse elements.
Usage examples
“The dentist replaced the old amalgama filling with a composite.”
“The city is an amalgama of tradition and modernity.”
Common combinations
dental amalgamcultural amalgam