Amalgam [ə-MAL-ɡəm]
Part of speech: noun
Origin: Greek, late 15th century
1. A mixture or blend.
2. An alloy of mercury with another metal, especially one used for dental fillings.
Examples of amalgam in a sentence
"Her party menu was an amalgam of snack foods and fancy baked goods."
"The mark of old-fashioned dental work is the fillings amalgam, which might need to be replaced."
