v. t.
Ingratitude is indeed their four cardinal virtues compacted and amalgamated into one. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i.
n. [ Cf. F. amalgamation. ]
a. Characterized by amalgamation. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who, or that which, amalgamates. Specifically: A machine for separating precious metals from earthy particles by bringing them in contact with a body of mercury with which they form an amalgam. [ 1913 Webster ]