Quicksilver

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɪkˈsɪlvər/

Quicksilver (noun)

  1. A shiny, silvery liquid metal found in nature, used in some old instruments and lab work.
  2. A person known for moving or acting very quickly, often in a lively or energetic way.

Examples

  • Quicksilver is a liquid metal that can be dangerous.
  • The lab stored quicksilver carefully in a sealed container.