mix vs amalgamate

mix is a noun but amalgamate is not a noun.

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

As verbs, mix and amalgamate are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of mix include commix, mingle, unify.

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

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

mix (verb)	amalgamate (verb)
mix together different elements	to bring or combine together or with something else
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