AMALGAMATION

Amalgamation

Amalgamation or amalgam, when used to refer to a fictional character or place, refers to one that was created by combining, or is perceived to be a combination, of several other previously existing characters or locations. To emphasize the origin of their creations, authors or artists may use amalgamated names.

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amalgamation

Noun

  1. The process of amalgamating; a mixture, merger or consolidation.
  2. The result of amalgamating; a mixture or alloy.
    1. The production of an alloy of mercury and another metal.
  3. The intermarriage and interbreeding of different ethnicities or races.


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