amalgamator

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amalgamator - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Amalgamator \A*mal"ga*ma`tor\, 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.
     [1913 Webster]

amalgamator - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  amalgamator
      n 1: a businessman who arranges an amalgamation of two or more
           commercial companies