amalgam

About 1.33 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun An alloy containing mercury.
2. noun A combination of different things.
3. noun One of the ingredients in an alloy.
4. noun An alloy of mercury used to fill tooth cavities.
5. verb To amalgamate (something) with a thing.

Similar words

dental amalgam alkaline fusion bonding patchwork construct mix mixture mixing blend

Often followed by

of is restorations and fillings restoration in with was

Word family

amalgams