silver

Meanings

• Noun

  A precious metal that is a chemical element with the symbol Ag and atomic number 47. It is a soft, white, lustrous transition metal, providing mirror-like reflection and good conductivity.

  - "She wore a silver necklace for the formal dinner."
  - "The statue was made of pure silver."
  - "Silver is often used in coins and jewelry."

• Noun

  A color that is the mirror image of chromium yellow.

  - "The walls of the room were painted in shades of silver and gray."
  - "Her eyes were as silver as the moon."
  - "The silver fox is a color mutation of the common red fox."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɪl.vɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

silverware , argyr- , argyr- , E174 , food colouring , silvery , silvern

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with silver
tiver , quiver , diver , liver , riveter , hiver

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Variants

List of all variants of silver that leads to same result
silver , silvers , silvered , silverer , silverers , silvering , silver age , silver ages , Silver Alert , Silver Alerts , silver bell , silver bells , silver bromide , silver bromides , silver bullet , silver bullets , silver carp , silver carps , silver certificate , silver certificates

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Etymology

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The name 'silver' comes from the Old English word 'seolfor' or 'silfere', which means 'gray' or 'shining gray'. The word is related to the Old Norse word 'silfr' and the German word 'Silber'.

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Trivia

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1. Silver is the most reflective of all metals.

2. Silver was once used as a treatment for syphilis.

3. The largest known silver nugget was found in Australia in 1869 and weighed over 1,100 pounds.

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Related Concepts

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1. Silver nitrate: A chemical compound used in photography and medicine. Silver nitrate reacts with light to produce a latent image, which is then developed into a visible image using other chemicals.

2. Silver chloride: A chemical compound used in photoconductive materials and as a catalyst in various chemical reactions. Silver chloride is also used in water purification and as a component of solar cells.

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Culture

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Silver has been used for thousands of years for various purposes, including currency, jewelry, and decoration. In many cultures, silver is believed to have mystical or healing properties. For example, in ancient Greece, silver was believed to have the power to ward off evil and protect against disease. In Hinduism, silver is used in religious ceremonies and as an offering to the gods.

How to Memorize "silver"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize silver, try visualizing a shiny, smooth piece of metal in your mind. Imagine running your fingers over its surface and feeling its coolness and weight. You could also visualize a silver coin or a silver spoon.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'silver' with the color gray or with shiny, reflective surfaces. You could also associate it with precious metals or with luxury and wealth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Silver shines bright in the night' to help remember the spelling and meaning of the word 'silver'.

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