what does amalgamated mean?
aÂ·malÂ·gaÂ·mate. v. aÂ·malÂ·gaÂ·matÂ·ed, aÂ·malÂ·gaÂ·matÂ·ing, aÂ·malÂ·gaÂ·mates. v. tr. 1. To combine into a unified or integrated whole; unite. See Synonyms at mix. 2. To mix or alloy (a metal) with mercury.