- tin amalgam
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English-Chinese metallurgy dictionary. 2014.
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amalgam — a*mal gam ([.a]*m[a^]l gam), n. [F. amalgame, prob. fr. L. malagma, Gr. ma lagma, emollient, plaster, poultice, fr. mala ssein to make soft, fr. malako s soft.] 1. An alloy of mercury with another metal or metals; as, an amalgam of tin, bismuth,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Amalgam (dentistry) — For other uses, see Amalgam (disambiguation). Amalgam filling on first molar Amalgam is an alloy containing mercury. The amalgam used as material for dental fillings is a mixture of mercury (50%), silver ( 22 32% ), tin ( 14%), copper ( 8%), and… … Wikipedia
amalgam — /euh mal geuhm/, n. 1. an alloy of mercury with another metal or metals. 2. an alloy that consists chiefly of silver mixed with mercury and variable amounts of other metals and is used as a dental filling. 3. a rare mineral, an alloy of silver… … Universalium
Amalgam — In dentistry, an alloy of mercury, silver, tin, etc. used in dental restorations. * * * An alloy of an element or a metal with mercury. In dentistry, primarily of two types: silver tin alloy, containing small amounts of copper, zinc and perhaps… … Medical dictionary
amalgam alloy — an alloy, composed chiefly of silver, tin, and copper, that is mixed with mercury to form dental amalgam; it is prepared by melting its components and casting it in an ingot that is afterward cut into small particles (filings), or it may be… … Medical dictionary
amalgam — n. any of a group of alloys containing mercury. In dentistry amalgam fillings are made by mixing a silver tin alloy with mercury in a machine known as an amalgamator … The new mediacal dictionary
Dental amalgam controversy — Dental amalgam filling The dental amalgam controversy refers to the conflicting views over the use of amalgam as a filling material mainly because it contains the element mercury. The concern centers on the health effects of toxicity or allergy… … Wikipedia
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dental amalgam — an amalgam containing mercury, silver, tin, copper, and sometimes zinc, which is prepared by mixing mercury with amalgam alloy to form a silvery, soft paste for condensation into the prepared cavity where it hardens to form a dental restoration … Medical dictionary
a|mal|gam — «uh MAL guhm», noun. 1. an alloy of mercury with some other metal or metals. Silver amalgam is used as fillings for teeth. Tin amalgam has been used for silvering mirrors. 2. Figurative. a mixture or blend of different things: »an amalgam of good … Useful english dictionary
Octant (instrument) — Octant. This instrument, labelled Crichton London, Sold by J Berry, Aberdeen, appears to have an ebony frame with ivory scale, vernier and signature plate. The index arm and mirror supports are brass. Rather than use a sighting telescope, this… … Wikipedia
