Quicksilver
Pronunciation: /ˈkwɪkˈsɪlvər/
Quicksilver (noun)
- A shiny, silvery liquid metal found in nature, used in some old instruments and lab work.
- 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.