Synonyms for amalgam
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An alloy containing mercury.
Related words
- Word family
- amalgamate amalgamation
- Phrases
- amalgam gilding
Forms
- Plural
- amalgams → alloys, mixtures, blends, compounds…
Example sentences
- mixture Mixture of the three primary colors creates black.
- blend The building doesn't blend in with its surroundings.
- alloy Electrum is a natural alloy of gold and silver.
- conglomerate Drop by drop, the water can conglomerate into a lake.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| amalgam | falling | |
| mixture | falling | |
| blend | rising | |
| alloy | falling | |
| conglomerate | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- blend1, combo2, alloy2
- 7 letters
- mixture2
- 8 letters
- compound2
- 12 letters
- conglomerate4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (combo2 = 2 syllables).