amalgams

[US]/əˈmælɡəm/
[UK]/əˈmælɡəm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. amalgam; a mixture or alloy, especially one containing mercury

Phrases & Collocations

dental amalgam

metal amalgam

Example Sentences

a curious amalgam of the traditional and the modern.

an amalgam of charming agreeability and indefatigable humor.

an amalgam of strength, reputation, and commitment to ethical principles.See Synonyms at mixture

an amalgam of strength, reputation, and commitment to ethical principles

an amalgam of different cultures

an amalgam of flavors in the dish

an amalgam of ideas

an amalgam of styles in the artwork

an amalgam of colors in the painting

an amalgam of traditions

an amalgam of emotions

an amalgam of influences

an amalgam of talents in the team

an amalgam of experiences

Real-world Examples

Forest science is an amalgam of disciplines.

Source: "Selections from Nature"

Yes, sir. Mixed with mercury, it forms an amalgam that takes the place of zinc in Bunsen cells.

Source: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Original Version)

An alloy with mercury in it is called an amalgam, and they're useful for all sorts of things.

Source: Scishow Selected Series

The iconic McDonald's burger is an amalgam of rent, electricity and labour, as well as beef, bread and cheese.

Source: The Economist - Finance

But some amalgams aren't so harmless.

Source: Scishow Selected Series

So what we have here is we have a metal amalgam.

Source: Fun Chemistry Experiments: Periodic Videos

And " Wilfred" was this crazy amalgam of really weird, super funny.

Source: GQ — Representative Roles of Celebrities

The name comes from Greek mythology, where chimera is an amalgam of three different animals.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

I mean, this stew is simply an amalgam of ingredients.

Source: Breaking Bad Season 3

(female professor) The reading greatly exaggerates the dangers of using dental amalgam.

Source: Comprehensive Writing 2022

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