amalgam

Meanings

• noun

  A substance formed by the combination of different elements or things.

  - "The dentist used an amalgam to fill the cavity."
  - "The new alloy was a combination of several metals and was referred to as an amalgam."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈmæl.ɡəm/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

alloy , blend , combo , compound , conglomerate , mixture

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with amalgam
balm , calm , psalm , palm

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Variants

List of all variants of amalgam that leads to same result
amalgam , amalgams

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Etymology

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From Latin amalgamare, meaning 'to mingle', 'to merge'.

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Trivia

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1. Amalgam was first used as a dental filling material in the late 1800s.

2. Mercury amalgam is the most common type of dental filling material used today.

3. Silver amalgam is used less frequently due to concerns over mercury toxicity.

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Related Concepts

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1. alloy: A substance made by combining two or more metals or a metal and a non-metal.

2. compound: A substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements.

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Culture

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Amalgam has been widely used in various fields, including dentistry, metallurgy, and art. In dentistry, amalgam is used for dental fillings due to its durability and resistance to decay. In metallurgy, amalgams are used for extracting metals from their ores. In art, amalgam has been used to create alloys with unique properties, such as mercury amalgam in photography.

How to Memorize "amalgam"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a melting pot where different elements come together to form a new substance.
   - Visualize merging two or more things to create a new entity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of combining different elements.
   - Think of merging things to create a new substance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'amalgam' as 'a meld of amals' (amals being short for elements).
   - Use the acronym 'A Man Loves Gum' to remember the spelling and meaning of the word.

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