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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