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Term: amalgalm
Literally meaning: “softening substance”
Origin: Anc Greek
μάλαγμα/malagma (=soft  substance) > μαλάσσω/malasso(=to soften)
Coined/History
The use of the term  originally was referred to soft masses due to chemical manipulation.
Definition
Amalgalm is any of various alloys of mercury with other metals especially one used for  dental fillings.

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