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amalgam

UK
/əˈmæl.ɡəm/
US
/əˈmæl.ɡəm/

Translations

amalgamnoun
amalgams
pl
UK
/əˈmæl.ɡəm/
US
/əˈmæl.ɡəm/
The festival was an amalgam of music, art, and food from various cultures.
Le festival était un amalgame de musique, d’art et de cuisine de différentes cultures.
Additional translations
amalgame dentaireEmploi spécialisé en odontologie.
Synonyms
mixture
alloy
conglomerate
combination
fusion
composite
blend
amalgamadjective
more amalgam
Comp.
most amalgam
Super.
UK
/əˈmæl.ɡəm/
US
/əˈmæl.ɡəm/
Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g. "amalgam filling"
amalgamiqueSurtout en contexte médical ou technique.
Amalgam fillings are gradually being replaced with composite materials.
Les obturations amalgamiques sont progressivement remplacées par des matériaux composites.

Definitions

amalgamnoun
A mixture or blend of different elements.
The festival was an amalgam of music, art, and food from various cultures.
An alloy of mercury with another metal, often used in dental fillings.
The dentist used an amalgam to fill the cavity in the patient's tooth.
amalgamadjective
Relating to, made of, or consisting of an amalgam (especially a dental alloy of mercury).
Amalgam fillings are gradually being replaced with composite materials.
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