ag
Noun: 1. The chemical element silver: A soft, white, lustrous, highly conductive metallic element with the atomic number 47. It is often used for coins, jewelry, tableware, and in photography. * Symbol: Ag (from the Latin argentum) * It is considered a precious metal.
The term "Ag" is primarily used in scientific, technical, and financial contexts to refer to the element silver. It is the standard chemical symbol.
Examples: * The periodic table lists silver with the symbol Ag. * The alloy is composed of 92.5% Ag and 7.5% copper, which is sterling silver. * Investors monitor the price of Ag on commodity markets.
- In Chemistry/Physics: Used to denote the pure element in formulas, equations, and material descriptions.
- The reaction deposits a layer of Ag onto the surface.
- In Finance/Commodities: Used as a ticker symbol or shorthand for silver in trading and market reports.
- Futures for Ag rose 2% today.
- Silver (n): The common English name for the element Ag.
- Argentum (n): The Latin origin of the symbol Ag, meaning "silver" or "white metal".
- Argentiferous (adj): Containing or yielding silver.
- An argentiferous ore.
- Silver (common term)
- Argentum (Latin/technical term)
(Note: Common phrases and idioms use the word "silver," not the symbol "Ag.") * Silver lining: A hopeful or comforting prospect in a difficult situation. * Born with a silver spoon in one's mouth: Born into a wealthy family. * Silver-tongued: Eloquent and persuasive in speaking.
- a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography