Meaning of the word amalgam in English

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amalgam

US /əˈmæl.ɡəm/
UK /əˈmæl.ɡəm/
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Noun

1.

a mixture or blend

Example:
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The band's music is an amalgam of jazz, funk, and rock.
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The new policy is an amalgam of several different proposals.
2.

an alloy of mercury with another metal, especially one used for dental fillings

Example:
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The dentist used an amalgam filling for the cavity.
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Concerns have been raised about the safety of dental amalgam.