Is it true that amalgam is an alloy of mercury with one or more metals?

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The above statement is true.
A mercury alloy with one or more other metals is called an amalgam. For example, sodium amalgam is a mixture of sodium and liquid mercury. Mercury is combined with tin, silver, and zinc in many dental fillings. Dental filling material, dental amalgam, is used to repair cavities brought on by tooth decay.

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