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amalgalm

Term: amalgalm

Literally meaning: ?softening substance?

Origin: Anc Greek

???????/malagma (=soft substance) > ???????/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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