Meaning | A soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography. |
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Synonyms | silver, Ag |
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Narrower | coin silver | A silver of the degree of purity established for making legal silver coins |
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Broader | conductor | A substance that readily conducts e.g. electricity and heat |
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noble metal | Any metal that is resistant to corrosion or oxidation |
Substance of | argentite | A valuable silver ore consisting of silver sulfide (Ag2S) |
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silver | coins made of silver |
sterling silver | A silver alloy with no more than 7.5% copper |
Spanish | Ag, número atómico 47, plata |
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Catalan | Ag, argent, nombre atòmic 47, plata |
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