• (n.) One who, or that which, amalgamates. Specifically: A machine for separating precious metals from earthy particles by bringing them in contact with a body of mercury with which they form an amalgam. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/amalgamator/
A·mal'ga·ma`tor noun One who, or that which, amalgamates. Specifically: A machine for separating precious metals from earthy particles by bringing them in contact with a body of mercury with which they form an amalgam. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/A/65
amalgamator 1. A machine used to bring powdered ore in close contact with mercury to amalgamate metals contained in the ore. 2. A machine for mixing mercury and an alloy to make a dental amalgam. Measured quantities of mercury and alloy are placed in a capsule, which is rapidly vibrated for a few seconds by means of an electric motor. This can al... Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/4290/