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Silver

A soft white metallic element, sonorous, ductile, very malleable, and capable of a high degree of polish. It is found native, and also combined with sulphur, arsenic, antimony, chlorine, etc., in the minerals argentite, proustite, pyrargyrite, ceragyrite, etc. Silver is one of the "noble" metals, so-called, not being easily oxidized, and is used for coin, jewelry, plate, and a great variety of articles. Symbol Ag (Argentum). Atomic weight 107.7. Specific gravity 10.5.

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Achromatic 84% connected

Free from color; transmitting light without decomposing it into its primary colors.

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Achromatic 84% connected

Free from color; transmitting light without decomposing it into its primary colors.

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Articulate 84% connected

Expressed in articles or in separate items or particulars.

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Articulate 84% connected

Expressed in articles or in separate items or particulars.

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Bright 84% connected

See Brite, v. i.

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Bright 84% connected

See Brite, v. i.

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Metal 84% connected

An elementary substance, as sodium, calcium, or copper, whose oxide or hydroxide has basic rather than acid properties, as contrasted with the nonmet…

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Metal 84% connected

An elementary substance, as sodium, calcium, or copper, whose oxide or hydroxide has basic rather than acid properties, as contrasted with the nonmet…

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Metallic 84% connected

Of or pertaining to a metal; of the nature of metal; resembling metal; as, a metallic appearance; a metallic alloy.

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Metallic 84% connected

Of or pertaining to a metal; of the nature of metal; resembling metal; as, a metallic appearance; a metallic alloy.

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Neutral 84% connected

Not engaged on either side; not taking part with or assisting either of two or more contending parties; neuter; indifferent.

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Neutral 84% connected

Not engaged on either side; not taking part with or assisting either of two or more contending parties; neuter; indifferent.

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Color 76% connected

A property depending on the relations of light to the eye, by which individual and specific differences in the hues and tints of objects are apprehen…

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Colour 76% connected

See Color.

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Conductor 76% connected

One who, or that which, conducts; a leader; a commander; a guide; a manager; a director.

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Discolor 76% connected

To alter the natural hue or color of; to change to a different color; to stain; to tinge; as, a drop of wine will discolor water; silver is discolore…

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Gray 76% connected

White mixed with black, as the color of pepper and salt, or of ashes, or of hair whitened by age; sometimes, a dark mixed color; as, the soft gray ey…

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Grayness 76% connected

The quality of being gray.

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Grey 76% connected

See Gray (the correct orthography).

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Plate 76% connected

A flat, or nearly flat, piece of metal, the thickness of which is small in comparison with the other dimensions; a thick sheet of metal; as, a steel…

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Prize 76% connected

That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.

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Silverware 76% connected

Dishes, vases, ornaments, and utensils of various sorts, made of silver.

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Trophy 76% connected

A sign or memorial of a victory raised on the field of battle, or, in case of a naval victory, on the nearest land. Sometimes trophies were erected i…

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Argentite 70% connected

Sulphide of silver; -- also called vitreous silver, or silver glance. It has a metallic luster, a lead-gray color, and is sectile like lead.

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Synonym 8

Argent 92% connected

Silver, or money.

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Eloquent 92% connected

Having the power of expressing strong emotions or forcible arguments in an elevated, impassioned, and effective manner; as, an eloquent orator or pre…

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Facile 92% connected

Easy to be done or performed: not difficult; performable or attainable with little labor.

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Flatware 92% connected

Articles for the table, as china or silverware, that are more or less flat, as distinguished from hollow ware.

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Fluent 92% connected

Flowing or capable of flowing; liquid; glodding; easily moving.

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Silvern 92% connected

Made of silver.

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Silvery 92% connected

Resembling, or having the luster of, silver; grayish white and lustrous; of a mild luster; bright.

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Smooth-spoken 92% connected

Speaking smoothly; plausible; flattering; smooth-tongued.

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