Definition of "amalgams" []

• Plural form of amalgam. (noun)

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• "Dr. Steven Marsh stopped using silver fillings, known as amalgams, almost 15 years ago."
• "The remaining 35% of mercury usage is in scientific measuring instruments such as thermometers and barometers, and is combined with other metals and used for in fillings for teeth (called amalgams by dentists)."
• "WASHINGTON - Old 'silver' dental fillings, also called amalgams, may not be as toxic as many people fear, according to a new study."