quicksilver

名词

UK/ˈkwɪkˌsɪl.vəʳ/
US/ˈkwɪkˌsɪl.vɚ/

定义 quicksilver 名词

  1. A metallic element, also known as mercury, with the symbol Hg.

    • The glass tube of the thermometer was filled with quicksilver.

    • In the past, quicksilver was extensively used in many industrial processes.

    • Quicksilver is liquid at room temperature and has a silvery sheen.