1. a mixture or combination of different elements
2. an alloy of mercury with another metal, especially used in dental fillings
Usage: technical; dentistry

Examples

• The city’s culture is an amalgam of many different traditions.
• Her writing style is an amalgam of humor and serious commentary.
• The dentist used amalgam to fill the cavity.
• The band’s sound is an amalgam of rock and jazz influences.
• The new policy represents an amalgam of various proposals.
• Silver amalgam was commonly used in dental work for decades.