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a·mal·ga·mate  audio  (-mlg-mt) KEY  

VERB:
a·mal·ga·mat·ed , a·mal·ga·mat·ing , a·mal·ga·mates
VERB:
tr.
  1. To combine into a unified or integrated whole; unite. See Synonyms at mix.
  2. To mix or alloy (a metal) with mercury.
VERB:
intr.
  1. To become combined; unite.
  2. To unite or blend with another metal.


OTHER FORMS:
a·malga·mative (Adjective), a·malga·mator (Noun)


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