Definitions for: Quicksilver

[n] a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures

Webster (1913) Definition: Quick"sil`ver, n. [Quick living + silver; -- so
called from its fluidity; cf. G. quecksilber, L. argentum
vivum. See Quick, a.] (Chem.)
The metal mercury; -- so called from its resemblance to
liquid silver.

Quicksilver horizon, a mercurial artificial horizon. See
under Horizon.

Quicksilver water, a solution of mercury nitrate used in
artificial silvering; quick water.

Synonyms: atomic number 80, Hg, hydrargyrum, mercury

See Also: calomel, cinnabar, mercurous chloride, metal, metallic element

Try our:
Scrabble Word Finder

Scrabble Cheat

Words With Friends Cheat

Hanging With Friends Cheat

Scramble With Friends Cheat

Ruzzle Cheat

Related Resources:
animals begin with a