I. ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: Middle English quiksilver, from Old English cwicseolfor, from cwic alive + seolfor silver; translation of Latin argentum vivum like Middle Dutch quicsilver quicksilver, Old High German quecsilbar — more at quick , silver
1. : mercury 1a
2. : something resembling or suggestive of quicksilver : something mercurial
II. adjective
: resembling or suggestive of quicksilver : mercurial
III. transitive verb
: to overlay with or as if with quicksilver ; especially : to coat (glass) with an amalgam of quicksilver and tin in making mirrors