amalgamate vs mix

amalgamate is not a noun while mix is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
amalgamate	No	Yes	Yes	No
mix	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, amalgamate and mix are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of amalgamate include commix, mingle, unify.

amalgamate (noun)	mix (noun)
	the act of mixing together
	an event that combines things in a mixture
	a commercially prepared mixture of dry ingredients

amalgamate (adjective)	mix (adjective)
joined together into a whole

amalgamate (verb)	mix (verb)
to bring or combine together or with something else	mix together different elements
	add as an additional element or part
	combine (electronic signals)
	to bring or combine together or with something else
	mix so as to make a random order or arrangement
	open (a place) to members of all races and ethnic groups