AMALGAM Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word amalgam. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for AMALGAM
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| alloy | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten • the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something verb • lower in value by increasing the base-metal content • make an alloy of | ||||||||
| blend | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an occurrence of thorough mixing • a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings • the act of blending components together thoroughly verb • combine into one • blend or harmonize • mix together different elements | ||||||||
| combo | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a small band of jazz musicians | ||||||||
| compound | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • composed of more than one part noun • a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts • (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight • an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient) • a word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes. adjective satellite • consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts • composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony verb • make more intense, stronger, or more marked • put or add together • calculate principal and interest • create by mixing or combining • combine so as to form a whole; mix | ||||||||
| conglomerate | nounn | |||||||
noun • a composite rock made up of particles of varying size • a group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization adjective satellite • composed of heterogeneous elements gathered into a mass verb • increase in amount by collecting or gathering | ||||||||
| mixture | nounn | |||||||
noun • (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding) • any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients • a collection containing a variety of sorts of things • an event that combines things in a mixture • the act of mixing together | ||||||||
| dental amalgam | nounn | |||||||
noun • an alloy of mercury with another metal (usually silver) used by dentists to fill cavities in teeth; except for iron and platinum all metals dissolve in mercury and chemists refer to the resulting mercury mixtures as amalgams | ||||||||
