talliage

/təˈlɪdʒi/ or /tˈælɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word for a metal alloy, or a mixture of metals, often used in dentistry.

“The dentist used a special talliage to create a durable and long-lasting filling.”

Synonyms

  • alloy
  • amalgam

Antonyms

  • pure metal
  • separate metal