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   silver

   /ˈsɪlvə/

   noun

   • 1. a precious shiny greyish-white metal, the chemical element of atomic number 47.
   • 2. a shiny grey-white colour or appearance like that of silver: "the dark hair was now highlighted with silver"
   • 3. silver dishes, containers, or cutlery: "thieves stole £5,000 worth of silver" Similar silverware(silver) platedishesplatesflatwarecutleryknives, forks, and spoons
   • ▪ household cutlery of any material. Similar silverware(silver) platedishesplatesflatwarecutleryknives, forks, and spoons
   • 4. coins made from silver or from a metal that resembles silver: "George dipped his hand into his pocket and brought out some small silver" Similar coinscoinagespeciechangesmall changeloose changeinformal:shrapnelOpposite notes
   • ▪ money. Scottish
   • 5. short for silver medal

   adjective

   • 1. made of or coloured like silver: "a silver necklace"

   verb

   • 1. coat or plate with silver: "he admitted silvering the coins"
   • ▪ provide (mirror glass) with a backing of a silver-coloured material in order to make it reflective: "the whole sheet was silvered to produce a decorative mirror"
   • ▪ (especially of the moon) give a silvery appearance to: "the brilliant moon silvered the turf"
   • ▪ turn (a person's hair) grey or white: "sorrow and anxiety had aged his father's face and silvered his hair"
   • ▪ (of a person's hair) turn grey or white: "Alexia remained a young woman even as her hair silvered"

   Word Origin Old Englishseolfor, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zilver and German Silber.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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   What does silver mean in a sentence?

   • The meaning of SILVER is a very malleable metallic chemical element with atomic number 47 that is capable of a high degree of polish, has the highest thermal and electric conductivity of any substance, and that is used especially in jewelry and tableware, in electronics, and as an antimicrobial. How to use silver in a sentence.

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   What does silver mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! SILVER definition: 1. a chemical element that is a valuable shiny, white metal, used for making cutlery (= knives…. Learn more.

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   What is a silver symbol?

   • Symbol Ag A soft, shiny, white metallic element that is found in many ores, especially together with copper, lead, and zinc. It conducts heat and electricity better than any other metal. Silver is used in photography and in making electrical circuits and conductors.

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   What atomic number is silver?

   • This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen. Silver, chemical element of atomic number 47, a white lustrous metal valued for its decorative beauty and electrical conductivity. Silver’s physical and chemical properties are intermediate between those of copper and gold. It is located in Group 11 of the periodic table.

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   Learn the meaning of silver as a noun, adjective and verb, with examples of how to use it in different contexts. Find out the difference between silver and gold, and the origin of the word silver.

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     SILVER meaning: 1. a chemical element that is a valuable...

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   • Silver Spanish Translation

     SILVER translate: plata, plateado, plata [feminine,...

   • Silver: Korean Translation

     SILVER translate: 은, 은으로 만든, 은빛의. Learn more in the...

   • Silver: Russian Translation

     SILVER translate: серебро , серебряные изделия, серебряная...

   • Silver: Arabic Translation

     SILVER translate: فِضّة, فِضّي, فِضّي الّلون. Learn more in...

   • Silver: Italian Translation

     SILVER translate: argento, d’argento, argentato, argento,...

   • Silver: Catalan Translation

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   Silver is extremely ductile, and can be drawn into a wire one atom wide. Silver is similar in its physical and chemical properties to its two vertical neighbours in group 11 of the periodic table: copper, and gold.

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word silver, from a chemical element to a color to a medal. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of silver.

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word silver, from a valuable metal to a colour to a medal. Find synonyms, pronunciation, examples and more in this comprehensive dictionary entry.

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   Silver definition: a white, ductile metallic element, used for making mirrors, coins, ornaments, table utensils, photographic chemicals, conductors, etc. Symbol: Ag; atomic weight: 107.870; atomic number: 47; specific gravity. See examples of SILVER used in a sentence.

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   Jun 23, 2024 · Silver, chemical element of atomic number 47, a white lustrous metal valued for its decorative beauty and electrical conductivity. Silver’s physical and chemical properties are intermediate between those of copper and gold. It is located in Group 11 of the periodic table.

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   Silver is a white, ductile, malleable metallic element with the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal. It is used for jewelry, coinage, photography, and other purposes. See more details, synonyms, and related terms.