这所大学是由三所小型学院合并而成的。

The university was formed through the ___amalgamation of three small colleges.

这道菜的独特风味来自于各种香料的完美融合。

The unique flavor of this dish comes from the perfect ___amalgamation of various spices.

在牙科中，汞合金被用于填充牙齿。

In dentistry, ___amalgamation is used to create fillings for teeth.