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Amalgamation vs Potpourri - What's the difference?

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Amalgamation is a related term of potpourri.


As nouns the difference between amalgamation and potpourri

is that amalgamation is the process of amalgamating; a mixture, merger or consolidation while potpourri is .

amalgamation

English

Noun

(wikipedia amalgamation) (en noun)
  • The process of amalgamating; a mixture, merger or consolidation.
  • The result of amalgamating; a mixture or alloy.
  • # (specifically) The production of an alloy of mercury and another metal.
  • (obsolete) The intermarriage and interbreeding of different ethnicities or races.

    • potpourri

    English

    Alternative forms

    * pot pourri

    Noun

    (wikipedia potpourri) (en noun)
  • A collection of various things; an assortment, mixed bag or motley.
  • An anthology of miscellaneous prose.
  • (music) A medley of songs or music.
  • A mixture of dried fragrant plant material, often in a decorative bowl, used to scent a room.