Ag

UK/ˈax/ US/ˈax/ uncommon us

noun

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

Synonyms

silver
atomic number 47

Origin

Borrowed from Afrikaans ag, from Dutch ach.

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noun

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plural

ags

alternative

ag., ag, a.g., a.-g., a. g., a-g

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