quicksilver

IPA: kwˈɪksˈɪɫvɝ

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

Examples of "quicksilver" in Sentences

But this is best seen in quicksilver, which is not inaptly called mineral water.
Mercury is a neurotoxic element that was once known as quicksilver and ranks next to gold at No. 80 on the periodic table.
The lead, which was then used in refining silver, as quicksilver is now, is consumed of the fire, and has not done its work.
Our ability to foresee and avert techno-terrorism or bio slip-ups may be more like Skating on Stilts over ball bearings in quicksilver.
Hebrew root, "pant" or "snort," referring to the sound of the bellows blown hard. lead -- employed to separate the baser metal from the silver, as quicksilver is now used.
Mercury is also known by the popular name of quicksilver, derived from the Greek words, hydros meaning water, and argyros meaning silver, because this silvery mineral occurs at room temperature as a liquid.
The gore here is clinical but the plot flows like quicksilver from the splash page to the climax, with interesting characters and situations combined with well-conceived visuals, that last always a Zenescope trademark.
i was a hardcore windows fan until 4 years ago, finally since XP was getting so old and I wanted a new computer i decided to try it out. it took a bit. but life changed. quicksilver is your keyboard answer to anything drag and drop. mac osx is your answer to anything windows.