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amalgamation [ə‚mal·gə′mā·shən] (metallurgy) Also known as amalgam treatment. The process of separating metal from ore by alloying the metal with mercury; formerly used for gold and silver recovery, where it has been superseded by the cyanide process. The formation of an alloy of a metal with mercury. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The amalgamation of various tribes, and of white men of every nation, will in time produce hybrid races like the mountain Tartars of the Caucasus. The result was a partial amalgamation of the blacks, whites and yellows, the result of which is shown in the present splendid race of red men. The change I mean is an amalgamation with the Infirmary, so that the New Hospital shall be regarded as a special addition to the elder institution, having the same directing board. |
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