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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
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