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Word of the Day Thursday, September 24, 2026

amalgam

/æmˈældʒæm/ noun · British & US
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What does amalgam mean?

noun

A mixture of two or more metals, especially mercury with another metal, or a mixture of two or more substances, especially a mixture of two or more metals with mercury, used for filling teeth or making alloys.

Example

"The dentist used an amalgam to fill the cavity in my tooth."

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