Definition of amalgam

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of amalgam is as below...

Amalgam (n.) A native compound of mercury and silver.

Lern More About Amalgam

Amalgamate :: Amalgamate (a.) Alt. of Amalgamate.
Amalgamate :: Amalgamate (v. t.) To compound or mix, as quicksilver, with another metal; to unite, combine, or alloy with mercury..
Amalgamated :: Amalgamated (a.) Coalesced; united; combined.
Amalgamative :: Amalgamative (a.) Characterized by amalgamation.
Amalgamate :: Amalgamate (v. i.) To unite in an amalgam; to blend with another metal, as quicksilver..
Amalgama :: Amalgama (n.) Same as Amalgam.
Amalgamator :: Amalgamator (n.) One who, or that which, amalgamates. Specifically: A machine for separating precious metals from earthy particles by bringing them in contact with a body of mercury with which they form an amalgam..
Amalgamating :: Amalgamating (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Amalgamat.
Amalgamation :: Amalgamation (n.) The act or operation of compounding mercury with another metal; -- applied particularly to the process of separating gold and silver from their ores by mixing them with mercury.
Silver :: Silver (v. t.) To cover with silver; to give a silvery appearance to by applying a metal of a silvery color; as, to silver a pin; to silver a glass mirror plate with an amalgam of tin and mercury..
Blunge :: Blunge (v. t.) To amalgamate and blend; to beat up or mix in water, as clay..
Amalgam :: Amalgam (n.) A native compound of mercury and silver.
Free-milling :: Free-milling (a.) Yielding free gold or silver; -- said of certain ores which can be reduced by crushing and amalgamation, without roasting or other chemical treatment..
Floured :: Floured (p. a.) Finely granulated; -- said of quicksilver which has been granulated by agitation during the amalgamation process.
Foliation :: Foliation (n.) The act of coating with an amalgam of tin foil and quicksilver, as in making looking-glasses..
Miscegenation :: Miscegenation (n.) A mixing of races; amalgamation, as by intermarriage of black and white..
Fondon :: Fondon (n.) A large copper vessel used for hot amalgamation.
Amalgamize :: Amalgamize (v. t.) To amalgamate.
Foliated :: Foliated (a.) Spread over with an amalgam of tin and quicksilver.
Amalgam :: Amalgam (n.) A mixture or compound of different things.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us