amalgamate

[uh-mal-guh-meyt]

verb (used with object)

amalgamated, amalgamating 

1. to mix or merge so as to make a combination; blend; unite; combine.

   to amalgamate two companies.

2. Metallurgy.,  to mix or alloy (a metal) with mercury.

verb (used without object)

amalgamated, amalgamating 

1. to combine, unite, merge, or coalesce.

   The three schools decided to amalgamate.

2. to blend with another metal, as mercury.

amalgamate

/ əˈmælɡəˌmeɪt /

verb

1. to combine or cause to combine; unite

2. to alloy (a metal) with mercury

Other Word Forms

• amalgamable adjective
• amalgamative adjective
• amalgamator noun
• reamalgamate verb
• unamalgamable adjective
• unamalgamated adjective
• unamalgamating adjective
• unamalgamative adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of amalgamate¹

1635–45 amalgam + -ate ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Nesbitt said the adult and youth services were being amalgamated to ensure those seeking help did not find themselves on a "waiting list cliff edge" when they turn 18.

From BBC

The federal government is amalgamating a multitude of big data sources from individual agencies , including the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Lambeth is planning on closing two schools and amalgamating four others.

From BBC

In the spirit of reconciliation, Tutsi rebels like Makenga were eventually amalgamated into the Congolese government's armed forces, in a process called "mixage".

From BBC

Conservative Kit Malthouse said it would be "profoundly unfair if many, many years of careful stewardship were wiped out by being amalgamated with more profligate neighbouring councils".

From BBC