amalgamative

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a·mal·ga·mate

(ə-măl′gə-māt′)

v. a·mal·ga·mat·ed, a·mal·ga·mat·ing, a·mal·ga·mates

v.tr.

1. To combine into a unified or integrated whole; unite. See Synonyms at mix.

2. To mix or alloy (a metal) with mercury.

v.intr.

1. To become combined; unite.

2. To unite or blend with another metal. Used of mercury.

a·mal′ga·ma′tive adj.

a·mal′ga·ma′tor n.

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amalgamative

(əˈmælɡəmətɪv)

adj

of or relating to amalgamation

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Adj.

amalgamative - characterized by or tending toward amalgamation

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