silver wire

Precious metal strand

Silver wire is wire made from silver metal, valued for its exceptional electrical and thermal conductivity—the highest of any metal.

It appears in specialized electronics, jewelry making, and decorative crafts.

She strung the beads on fine silver wire.

Sterling silver wire contains 92.5% silver alloyed with other metals for durability.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G