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aˈmalgamated, ppl. a.
[f. prec. + -ed.]
1. Combined or alloyed with mercury; covered with amalgam.
1827Faraday Chem. Manip. xvii. 427 The same amalgamated silk. 1849M. Somerville Connex. Phys. Sc. §xxv. 271 Placing an amalgamated copper plate upon it.
2. fig. Combined, united into one body.
a1797Burke (T.) Ingratitude is indeed their four cardinal virtues compacted and amalgamated into one. 1864Daily Tel. 11 Oct., The Birmingham branch of the Amalgamated Engineers. 1880Gen. Adye in 19th Cent. 703 Why not give promotion to the..officers in an amalgamated regimental list? |