amalgam
Translation
amalgam, mixture, blend, combination
Examples
The dentist used an amalgam for the filling.
The dentist used an amalgam for the filling.
The band's music is an amalgam of jazz and rock.
The band's music is an amalgam of jazz and rock.
Grammar Patterns
an amalgam of ((sth.)) and ((sth.)) a mixture of different things Their style is an amalgam of folk and pop.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mixture, blend, combination, fusion, compound
Etymology
From French 'amalgame', from Medieval Latin 'amalgama', possibly from Arabic 'al-malḡam' (a poultice). Originally an alchemical term for an alloy of mercury.
Memory Tips
Imagine a dentist 'amalgamating' or mixing different metals for a tooth filling. This helps remember it's a mixture.