amalgamated
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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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Adj. | 1. | amalgamated - joined together into a whole; "United Industries"; "the amalgamated colleges constituted a university"; "a consolidated school" united - characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity; "presented a united front" |
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