argentum
Periodic table Ag
Argentum is the Latin word for silver, surviving in English mainly as the source of silver's chemical symbol (Ag) and in technical or poetic contexts.
The word appears in scientific nomenclature and heraldry, where it denotes the color silver: The coat of arms featured a lion rampant on a field of argentum.
Lustrous white precious metal
- AgSilver's chemical notation
- metalHard conductive solid
- atomicOf elemental particles
- periodic tableSystematic display of elements
chemical · noble metal · transition metal · electron · isotope · ion · alloy · ore
Invented term or currency
- denariusRoman silver currency unit
- drachmaFormer Greek monetary unit
- pesoLatin American currency
- shillingFormer British monetary unit
thaler · monetary · specie · mint · treasury · bullion · standard · exchange
Ornamental personal accessories
- ornamentThing that beautifies
- filigreeDelicate twisted-wire ornamentation
- flatwareEating utensils collectively
- plateFlat dish for food
chalice · vessel · goblet · candlestick · heirloom · craftsmanship · hallmark · smithing
Emit or reflect light
- sheenSoft surface luster
- gleamFaint reflected light
- polishSmooth by rubbing
- burnishedPolished by rubbing
bright · metallic · glint · shimmer · sleek · mirror · reflective · gloss
Kills or inhibits germs
- colloidalEvenly suspended throughout
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- woundCoiled, or an injury
- dressingSauce for salads
catheter · nitrate · therapeutic · topical · germicidal · bactericidal · nanosilver · disinfectant
silver
Lustrous white precious metal
periodic table · chemical · noble metal · transition metal · electron · isotope · ion · alloy · ore · mineral
coinage
Invented term or currency
shilling · thaler · monetary · specie · mint · treasury · bullion · standard · exchange · bimetallic
jewelry
Ornamental personal accessories
- ornamentThing that beautifies
- filigreeDelicate twisted-wire ornamentation
- flatwareEating utensils collectively
plate · chalice · vessel · goblet · candlestick · heirloom · craftsmanship · hallmark · smithing · silversmith
shine
Emit or reflect light
burnished · bright · metallic · glint · shimmer · sleek · mirror · reflective · gloss · radiant
antimicrobial
Kills or inhibits germs
- colloidalEvenly suspended throughout
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- woundCoiled, or an injury
dressing · catheter · nitrate · therapeutic · topical · germicidal · bactericidal · nanosilver · disinfectant · sterilization
tincture
Herb steeped in alcohol
- blazonHeraldic shield notation
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- coat of armsHereditary symbolic emblem
armorial · escutcheon · field · charge · pale · fess · bend · chevron · saltire · metal