quicksilver

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/ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvɚ/ English

Definitions

noun

The metal mercury.
An amalgam of mercury and tin applied to the backs of mirrors, quicksilvering.

verb

To overlay with quicksilver.
To treat with quicksilver.

adjective

Unpredictable, erratic or fickle; mercurial.

Related words

Synonyms

hydrargyrum mercury changeful changeable fickle erratic hg mercurial atomic number 80 mock silver amalgam siluer argent aquila alba mercury of life selensilver marine metal

Associated

magneto cinnabar messenger scarlet bosh wiccan wanda witch scorpio hawkeye toad zodiac

Rhymes

silver nickel silver sterling silver quiksilver coin silver german silver sil ver

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