According to the Concise Oxford Dictionary, an amalgamation is a derivative of the word amalgamate, meaning
- To combine or unite into one form, or
- In Chemistry, this denotes a metallic alloy with the element mercury, often used in tooth fillings.
The use of mercury amalgams in tooth fillings is subject to some controversy, due to suspicions poisonous mercury could "leak."
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