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quicksilver

/kwɪksɪlvər/ noun · British & US
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What does quicksilver mean?

noun

A soft, white, heavy, and very ductile metal, an alloy of mercury with other metals, or a quick and clever person.

Example

"The alchemist carefully poured the quicksilver into the crucible."

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