Amalgam



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.混合物
• ［英］ n.混合物 ( a combination or mixture; blend)
• ［记］ 联想记忆: am-alg-am, 前后两者am结合 -> 混合

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Middle English amalgame, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin amalgama
• Date: 15th century
• 1. an alloy of mercury with another metal that is solid or liquid at room temperature according to the proportion of mercury present and is used especially in making tooth cements
• 2. a mixture of different elements

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