Noun: amalgamation u,mal-gu'mey-shun
- The combining or joining of separate elements into a single unit
"The amalgamation of the two tech firms created a new industry giant";
- fusion, merger, unification
- (chemistry) the process of combining or alloying mercury with another metal
"Dental amalgamation was once common in tooth fillings"
Derived forms: amalgamations
Type of: consolidation, integration, union
Encyclopedia: Amalgamation