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amalgam
An alloy (mixture) of mercury and at least one other metal, used to fill cavities in teeth.
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Science and Technology Words from the More Recent Past to the Present, Part 2
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An alloy of mercury (Hg) and another metal or metals: Amalgams containing mercury and silver (Ag) are often used as dental fillings.
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Metallurgy Topics or Metal Technology +
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A blend or a combination of different things; a mixture of metals with mercury and other metals. (1)
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Word a Day Revisited Index of Cartoons Illustrating the Meanings of Words
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