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Marvel Comics character
Quicksilver is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared
Quicksilver_(Marvel_Comics)
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up quicksilver in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Quicksilver may refer to: Quicksilver (metal), the chemical element mercury Quicksilver, a bluegrass
Quicksilver
American psychedelic rock band formed in 1965
Quicksilver Messenger Service is an American psychedelic rock band formed in 1965 in San Francisco. The band achieved wide popularity in the San Francisco
Quicksilver_Messenger_Service
2024 fantasy romance novel by Callie Hart
Quicksilver is a 2024 romantasy novel by British author Callie Hart, the first in her Fae & Alchemy trilogy. Hart self-published the book in June 2024
Quicksilver_(Hart_novel)
Marvel Comics fictional character
was originally introduced as an antagonist alongside her twin brother, Quicksilver, as members of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. Although initially portrayed
Scarlet_Witch
X-Men film series character
series, portrayed by Evan Peters and based on the Marvel Comics character Quicksilver, a mutant with the ability to move at superhuman speed. The character
Peter_Maximoff
1986 film by Thomas Michael Donnelly
Quicksilver is a 1986 American drama film written and directed by Thomas Michael Donnelly and starring Kevin Bacon. The film, which was distributed by
Quicksilver_(film)
Chemical element with atomic number 80 (Hg)
element; it has symbol Hg and atomic number 80. It is commonly known as quicksilver. A heavy, silvery d-block element, mercury is the only metallic element
Mercury_(element)
Topics referred to by the same term
Operation Quicksilver may refer to: Operation Quicksilver (deception plan), a World War II plan by the Allied nations threatening an invasion at Pas de
Operation_Quicksilver
2003 historical novel by Neal Stephenson
Quicksilver is a historical novel by Neal Stephenson, published in 2003. It is the first volume of The Baroque Cycle, his late Baroque historical fiction
Quicksilver (Stephenson novel)
Quicksilver_(Stephenson_novel)
American actor (born 1987)
supporting role in the superhero film Kick-Ass (2010), and Peter Maximoff / Quicksilver in the X-Men film series (2014–2019). He also received a nomination for
Evan_Peters
German-Turkish musician
June 1964), also known as DJ Quicksilver and Watergate, is a German-Turkish DJ and music producer. The name Quicksilver derives from his days taking part
DJ_Quicksilver
1971 studio album by Quicksilver Messenger Service
Quicksilver is the sixth album by American psychedelic rock band Quicksilver Messenger Service. Released in November 1971, it was the first album without
Quicksilver_(album)
Fictional character
and Lightning, is a DC Comics superhero similar to Quality Comics' Quicksilver. Initially an obscure speedster, the character was rebooted by Mark Waid
Max_Mercury
1997 American TV series or program
Quicksilver Highway is a 1997 made for television comedy horror anthology film directed by Mick Garris. It is based on Clive Barker's 1985 short story
Quicksilver_Highway
2000 American TV series or program
implantation of a special "Quicksilver gland" in his head. The gland allows Fawkes to secrete a light-bending substance called "Quicksilver" from his pores and
The Invisible Man (2000 TV series)
The_Invisible_Man_(2000_TV_series)
American professional wrestler
Professional Wrestler. In wrestling, he performed under the ring name Quicksilver, and he was part of the independent circuit, working for promotions such
Quicksilver_(wrestler)
American bluegrass and gospel musician
player, vocalist, producer, and leader of the 6-man group Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. Lawson was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame
Doyle_Lawson
WWII deception operation
Strangeways's revised Fortitude plan and an operational implementation, dubbed Quicksilver, invented an entire new field army but crucially without significant
Operation_Fortitude
American ultralight aircraft
Quicksilver is a line of single and two-place high wing, single-engine, ultralight aircraft that evolved from weight-shift hang gliders including Bob
Eipper_Quicksilver
Brand of surf-inspired apparel and accessories
a wave of red ink". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 21 February 2016. "Quicksilver Chapter 11 Petition" (PDF). PacerMonitor. Retrieved 9 May 2016. "Quiksilver
Quiksilver
1986 studio album by Various Artists
Quicksilver: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the soundtrack for the American film, Quicksilver, which was released in 1986, and stars Kevin Bacon
Quicksilver_(soundtrack)
Organizer of soccer leagues in the United States
The United Soccer League (USL) is an organizer of various professional and amateur soccer leagues in the United States league system. It currently organizes
United_Soccer_League
American speculative fiction writer (born 1959)
each—Quicksilver (2003), The Confusion (2004), and The System of the World (2004)—but was subsequently republished as eight separate books: Quicksilver, King
Neal_Stephenson
American software developer
Quicksilver Software Inc. was an American privately owned video game developer based in Irvine, California, United States. The company was founded on
Quicksilver_Software
Golf tournament
The Ben Hogan Quicksilver Open was a golf tournament on the Ben Hogan Tour. It ran from 1990 to 1992, during which time it was the richest event on the
Quicksilver_Open
British romance and fantasy author
fantasy fiction. She is best known for her Fae & Alchemy series. Her novel Quicksilver (2024) became a #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller. The novel
Callie_Hart
Aircraft manufacturer
Quicksilver Aircraft is an American manufacturer of ultralight and light aircraft. Founded in 1972 as Eipper Formance and later Eipper Aircraft, the company
Quicksilver_Aircraft
Utility application for macOS
Quicksilver is a utility app for macOS. Originally developed as proprietary freeware by Nicholas Jitkoff of Blacktree, Inc., it is now an open-source
Quicksilver_(software)
Topics referred to by the same term
Quicksilver Software may refer to: Quicksilver Software, Inc. - Irvine, CA based developer of computer and video games and other software Quicksilver
Quicksilver_software
Former mercury mines adjacent to San Jose, California
Almaden Quicksilver County Park is a 4,163 acres (17 km2) park that includes the grounds of former mercury ("quicksilver") mines adjacent to south San
Almaden Quicksilver County Park
Almaden_Quicksilver_County_Park
American musician (born 1938)
keyboards, electric bass, rhythm guitar, viola and percussion as a member of Quicksilver Messenger Service, Jefferson Airplane, and Jefferson Starship. Among
David_Freiberg
Poisoning caused by mercury chemicals
penicillamine has been used to treat mercury poisoning with limited success. Quicksilver (liquid metallic mercury) is poorly absorbed by ingestion and skin contact
Mercury_poisoning
1981 studio album by Harold Budd
The Serpent (In Quicksilver) is a studio album by the American ambient artist Harold Budd. It was released in 1981 on Budd's label Cantil Records. Microgenre
The_Serpent_(In_Quicksilver)
Quicksilver is a song, which became a hit for Bing Crosby in 1950. It was written by Eddie Pola, George Wyle and Irving Taylor. A composition of the same
Quicksilver_(song)
2025 fantasy romance novel by Callie Hart
Callie Hart, the second in her Fae & Alchemy trilogy and the sequel to Quicksilver (2024). Forever, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing, published the
Brimstone_(Hart_novel)
Marvel Comics fictional team
the Brotherhood are Mystique, Toad, Blob, Pyro, Mastermind, Avalanche, Quicksilver, and Scarlet Witch. The original Brotherhood was depicted as Magneto's
Brotherhood_of_Mutants
Marvel Comics fictional character
Zeus Painter Peggy Carter Peepers Plunderer Psycho-Man Puppet Master Quicksilver Radioactive Man Rawhide Kid Red Ghost Red Skull Resistants Rick Jones
Jean_Grey
Scarlet Witch (vol. 4) #1–10 (August, 2024 — March, 2025). Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver #1–4 (February 2024 – May 2024). The limited series commemorates the
List_of_Scarlet_Witch_titles
British amusement arcade and gambling machine company
Quicksilver is a British amusement arcade and gambling machine company. It is the UK's largest slot gambling machine operator, with over 200 high street
Quicksilver_(company)
American comic book writer (1922–2018)
Iron Man Ka-Zar Man-Thing Marvel Boy (Robert Grayson) Mimic Prowler Quicksilver Ravage 2099 Rawhide Kid Scarlet Witch Sersi She-Hulk S.H.I.E.L.D. Spider-Man
Stan_Lee
American ultralight aircraft
The Quicksilver GT500 is a family of American strut-braced, high-wing, pusher configuration, tricycle gear aircraft built by Quicksilver Aeronautics of
Quicksilver_GT500
Neighborhood of San Jose in Santa Clara, California, United States
town settlements in the Capintancillas, which together form the Almaden Quicksilver County Park; and the largely residential historic district surrounding
New_Almaden
1986 soundtrack album by Tony Banks
Soundtracks is a collection of soundtrack pieces from the films Quicksilver (1986) and Lorca and the Outlaws (1984) with music composed by Genesis keyboardist
Soundtracks (Tony Banks album)
Soundtracks_(Tony_Banks_album)
Patrol vessel of the United States Navy
USS Quicksilver (SP–281) was a United States Navy patrol vessel in commission from 1917 to 1919. Quicksilver was built by the Jahncke Navigation Company
USS_Quicksilver
1996 song by Era
Turkish-German DJ and music producer DJ Quicksilver. It appeared in the Clubfiles - The Album by DJ Quicksilver and was a hit for him in a number of countries
Ameno_(song)
1968 studio album by Quicksilver Messenger Service
Quicksilver Messenger Service is the debut studio album of Quicksilver Messenger Service, released in May 1968. The group were among the last of the original
Quicksilver Messenger Service (album)
Quicksilver_Messenger_Service_(album)
Quicksilver Times was an antiwar, counterculture underground newspaper published in Washington, DC from 1969 to 1972. Terry Becker Jr., a former college
Quicksilver_Times
Marvel Comics character
and Quicksilver are actually his children, simultaneously learning about their recent marriages to the Vision and Crystal. He reveals to Quicksilver and
Magneto_(Marvel_Comics)
Mercury mine in California, United States
The Great Western Quicksilver Mine was a mercury mine in California, near Middletown in Lake County. The mining company was incorporated in 1872 and the
Great Western Mine (Lake County, California)
Great_Western_Mine_(Lake_County,_California)
1969 studio album by Pink Floyd
Song" and "Ibiza Bar", as well as several instrumental tracks such as "Quicksilver" and "Main Theme", featuring their experimental and avant-garde approach
More_(soundtrack)
Land service branch of the U.S. military
The United States Army (U.S. Army) is the land service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is designated as the army of the United States in the
United_States_Army
2015 Marvel Studios film
Scarlet Witch e Quicksilver" [The Avengers 2, the first shots in Bard. In the Valley there are already Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver]. aostasera
Avengers:_Age_of_Ultron
Market capitalization change. May 23, 2013 WWAV WhiteWave Foods KWK Quicksilver Resources Market capitalization change. May 8, 2013 DDD 3D Systems MAC
List_of_S&P_400_companies
American actress (born 1965)
actress and businesswoman. Gertz has performed in the films Crossroads, Quicksilver (both 1986), Less than Zero (1987), The Lost Boys (1987), and Twister
Jami_Gertz
American bass guitarist (born 1954)
His older brother, John Cipollina (1943–1989) was the guitarist for Quicksilver Messenger Service. Cipollina was in the band Soundhole, based in the
Mario_Cipollina
Computer application developed in the 2000s
The QuickSilver project at Cornell University was an AFRL-funded effort in the 2000s to build a platform in support of a new generation of scalable, secure
QuickSilver_(project)
1996 single by DJ Quicksilver
music producer DJ Quicksilver. The songs were released as a double A-side single in November 1996 from his 1997 album Quicksilver. The double single
I_Have_a_Dream_/_Bellissima
Gondola in Park City, Utah
40°38′28″N 111°31′41″W / 40.6411°N 111.528°W / 40.6411; -111.528 Quicksilver Gondola is a gondola located in Park City, Utah. Constructed by Doppelmayr
Quicksilver_Gondola
player and vocalist from Sneedville, Tennessee, formed his backing band Quicksilver in April 1979. The original lineup featured guitarist and lead vocalist
List of Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver band members
List_of_Doyle_Lawson_&_Quicksilver_band_members
The Quicksilver Rush (ca. early 1930s) was a mining rush for cinnabar in southwest Arkansas and the Ozarks, mostly in Pike and Clark counties, beginning
Quicksilver_Rush
1986 single by Roger Daltrey
"Quicksilver Lightning" is a song by Roger Daltrey, who at the time was the former lead vocalist of the Who. The track is credited as being written by
Quicksilver_Lightning
2003 studio album by I Mother Earth
The Quicksilver Meat Dream is the fourth album[1] by the Canadian alternative rock band I Mother Earth, released by Universal on April 8, 2003. It is
The_Quicksilver_Meat_Dream
American singer-songwriter (1937–1994)
Dino Valenti or Dino Valente, one of the lead singers of the rock group Quicksilver Messenger Service. As a songwriter, he was known as Jesse Oris Farrow
Chet_Powers
Supervillain appearing in Marvel Comics
joining forces with him, and he came into conflict with the Avengers when Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch illegally entered Latveria to find a long-lost relative
Doctor_Doom
Marvel Comics storyline
Avengers Disassembled storyline. The Scarlet Witch, her twin brother Quicksilver, and their father (at the time) Magneto play major roles in the series
House_of_M
Series of personal computers
to compromise on his design vision. Updated QuickSilver machines, officially named Power Mac G4 (QuickSilver 2002), were introduced on January 28, 2002
Power_Mac_G4
2014 film by Bryan Singer
to reunite with Mystique, Xavier agrees to help Logan. They recruit Quicksilver, a mutant who can run at superhuman speeds, and break Magneto out of
X-Men:_Days_of_Future_Past
2009 EP by The Crüxshadows
Birthday. "Quicksilver" "Quicksilver" (radio edit) "Avalanche" "Quicksilver" (Dancefloor Transformation) "Roland" "The Crüxshadows: Quicksilver". Thecruxshadows
Quicksilver_(EP)
List of characters appearing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Entertainment Distribution. Franich, Darren (February 18, 2021). "Quicksilver vs. Quicksilver: How 'Avengers' and 'X-Men' introduced the same character differently"
Characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: M–Z
Characters_of_the_Marvel_Cinematic_Universe:_M–Z
American superhero media franchise
2014). "'Avengers: Age of Ultron': Marvel reveals new Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver concept art". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on February
Marvel_Cinematic_Universe
1969 live album by Quicksilver Messenger Service
Happy Trails is the second album of the American band Quicksilver Messenger Service. Most of the album was recorded from two performances at the Fillmore
Happy_Trails_(album)
Comic book superhero team
who can control magnetism. Later revealed to be Magneto's daughter. Quicksilver – A former member of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and a former Avenger
X-Factor_(comics)
1969 studio album by Quicksilver Messenger Service
Shady Grove is a 1969 studio album by Quicksilver Messenger Service. At the start of 1969, guitarist and vocalist Gary Duncan temporarily left the band
Shady Grove (Quicksilver Messenger Service album)
Shady_Grove_(Quicksilver_Messenger_Service_album)
American singer-songwriter (1952–2023)
Doyle Lawson's original Quicksilver combo from 1979 until 1985. From 2003 until 2007, Baucom re-joined Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver for a second stint. In
Terry_Baucom
1999 compilation album by Quicksilver Messenger Service
Unreleased Quicksilver Messenger Service — Lost Gold and Silver is a compilation album by American psychedelic rock band Quicksilver Messenger Service
Unreleased Quicksilver Messenger Service – Lost Gold and Silver
Unreleased_Quicksilver_Messenger_Service_–_Lost_Gold_and_Silver
Superhero team
During the events of Age of Ultron, Wanda's brother Pietro Maximoff/Quicksilver fights in the Battle of Sokovia; and Erik Selvig and Helen Cho begin
Avengers (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Avengers_(Marvel_Cinematic_Universe)
X-Men (vol. 2) Annual 1997 Quicksilver #9 Quicksilver #11 Heroes for Hire #16 Heroes for Hire / Quicksilver '98 Quicksilver #12 Giant-Size Man-Thing #4
List of Marvel Comics characters: G
List_of_Marvel_Comics_characters:_G
Stage play by George Chapman, Ben Jonson, and John Marston
apprentice Francis "Frank" Quicksilver for his laziness and prodigality. Concerned with his reputation, he tells Quicksilver to consider his actions with
Eastward_Hoe
American superhero film series
Borys (June 29, 2017). "'X-Men: Dark Phoenix': Evan Peters Returning as Quicksilver (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on July
X-Men_(film_series)
Specialty luxury carmaker in New York
was the mid-engined Pontiac Fiero-based Quicksilver, which was built between 1986 and 1988. The Quicksilver is a two-seat personal luxury car designed
Zimmer_(automobile)
Scarlet Witch e Quicksilver" [The Avengers 2, the first shots in Bard. In the Valley there are already Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver]. Aostasera
Features of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Features_of_the_Marvel_Cinematic_Universe
List of characters appearing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
debut in Scarlet Witch (2023), subsequently appearing in Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver (2024) and Women of Marvel ('Witch House') (2024). Alonzo "Lonnie" Lincoln
Characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: A–L
Characters_of_the_Marvel_Cinematic_Universe:_A–L
Quicksilver was an ISP based in Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand. It offered broadband, dialup and toll's services around New Zealand. Quicksilver was an
Quicksilver_(ISP)
American rock group (1970–1977)
Shore Drive, a tribute to the lakefront highway in Chicago. The 1992 Quicksilver CD compilation Lake Shore Drive was missing two songs from the original
Aliotta_Haynes_Jeremiah
Quicksilver #9 Died after his own life absorption powers backfired in a battle against the High Evolutionary. Gargouille Lavinia LeBlanc Quicksilver #9
List_of_Acolytes_members
Marvel Comics character
meets and falls in love with Quicksilver, Pietro Maximoff. During this time, Crystal is mostly featured alongside Quicksilver in a number of different series
Crystal_(character)
Quicksilver Initiatives is a term coined by the Bush administration in The President's Management Agenda between the years 2001 and 2002. President Bush's
Quicksilver_initiatives
American guitarist (1943–1989)
guitarist of the prominent San Francisco rock band Quicksilver Messenger Service. After leaving Quicksilver he formed the band Copperhead, was a member of
John_Cipollina
1985 novel by Margaret Atwood
Perdido Street Station (2001) Bold As Love (2002) The Separation (2003) Quicksilver (2004) Iron Council (2005) Air (2006) Nova Swing (2007) Black Man (2008)
The_Handmaid's_Tale
Novel series by Neal Stephenson
three volumes: Quicksilver, Vol. I of the Baroque Cycle – Arthur C. Clarke Award winner, Locus Award nominee, 2004 Book 1 – Quicksilver Book 2 – King of
The_Baroque_Cycle
2016 film by Bryan Singer
strangers" when they meet in this film. Evan Peters as Peter Maximoff / Quicksilver: A mutant who can move, think, and perceive at hypersonic speeds, and
X-Men:_Apocalypse
1956 song by Bo Diddley
and George Thorogood, with charting singles by the Woolies, Tom Rush, Quicksilver Messenger Service, and Juicy Lucy. Guitarists' contributions to the various
Who Do You Love? (Bo Diddley song)
Who_Do_You_Love?_(Bo_Diddley_song)
Marvel Studios animated series
Psylocke, Sabretooth, Spiral, Illyana Rasputina / Magik / Darkchylde, Quicksilver, Juggernaut, Hulk, Mister Sinister, Sauron, and Mister Fantastic. Karliak
X-Men_'97
Mercury mine in California
of quicksilver mining came to an end when the price of quicksilver dropped to $25 per flask from a high in 1874 of $120. The Sulphur Bank Quicksilver Mining
Sulphur_Bank_Mine
Decorative fountain using mercury as the liquid
fountain is a fountain constructed for use with liquid metallic mercury ("quicksilver") rather than water. Mercury fountains existed in some castles in Islamic
Mercury_fountain
1984–1985 Marvel Comics limited series
his own son Quicksilver and Namor. However, Magnus was able to retake his position from Namor by killing him and then forgiving Quicksilver. #30 Sentinel
Secret_Wars
1970 studio album by Quicksilver Messenger Service
What About Me is the fifth album by American psychedelic rock band Quicksilver Messenger Service. Released in December 1970 and recorded partly at the
What About Me (Quicksilver Messenger Service album)
What_About_Me_(Quicksilver_Messenger_Service_album)
trying to exorcise a demon known as "Quicksilver" in 1992, and now the only way the boys can get rid of Quicksilver is to get help from the dead girl's
List of Are You Afraid of the Dark? episodes
List_of_Are_You_Afraid_of_the_Dark?_episodes
Chemical compound
metallic mercury formed. It is also referred to as the mineral horn quicksilver or horn mercury. Calomel was taken internally and used as a laxative
Mercury(I)_chloride
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Mercury; Quicksilver
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Arabic, French, Islamic, Muslim, Pakistani, Turkish, Urdu
Mercury; Quicksilver; Patient
Boy/Male
Arabic
Mercury; Quicksilver
Girl/Female
Christian, French, Hebrew, Indian, Italian, Latin, Sanskrit, Tamil
Rose; Passionate; Quicksilver; Graceful Rose; Dawn; Begin of Day
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Passionate; Quicksilver
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Passionate; Quicksilver
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n.
Mild chloride of mercury, Hg2Cl2, a heavy, white or yellowish white substance, insoluble and tasteless, much used in medicine as a mercurial and purgative; mercurous chloride. It occurs native as the mineral horn quicksilver.
n.
A metallic element mostly obtained by reduction from cinnabar, one of its ores. It is a heavy, opaque, glistening liquid (commonly called quicksilver), and is used in barometers, thermometers, ect. Specific gravity 13.6. Symbol Hg (Hydrargyrum). Atomic weight 199.8. Mercury has a molecule which consists of only one atom. It was named by the alchemists after the god Mercury, and designated by his symbol, /.
n.
A composition of quicksilver, tin, and sulphur, forming a yellow powder, sometimes used by mediaeval artists, for the sake of economy, instead of gold.
a.
The metal mercury; -- so called from its resemblance to liquid silver.
p. a.
Finely granulated; -- said of quicksilver which has been granulated by agitation during the amalgamation process.
n.
Any one of the four substances, sulphur, sal ammoniac, quicksilver, or arsenic (or, according to some, orpiment).
n.
A trough or sluice having cleats, grooves, or steps across the bottom for holding quicksilver and catching particles of gold when auriferous earth is washed; also, one of the cleats, grooves, or steps in such a trough. Also called ripple.
n.
The mercury and foil on the back of a looking-glass.
v. t.
To spread over with a thin coat of tin and quicksilver; as, to foliate a looking-glass.
a.
Overlaid with quicksilver, or with an amalgam of quicksilver and tinfoil.
a.
Spread over with an amalgam of tin and quicksilver.
n.
A little sphere or spherical body; as, quicksilver, when poured upon a plane, divides itself into a great number of minute spherules.
n.
Quicksilver; mercury.
v. t.
To suffer to fall or run out of a vessel; to lose, or suffer to be scattered; -- applied to fluids and to substances whose particles are small and loose; as, to spill water from a pail; to spill quicksilver from a vessel; to spill powder from a paper; to spill sand or flour.
n.
A thin coat of tin, with quicksilver, laid on the back of a looking-glass, to cause reflection.
n.
The act of coating with an amalgam of tin foil and quicksilver, as in making looking-glasses.
n.
A narrow-necked vessel of metal or glass, used for various purposes; as of sheet metal, to carry gunpowder in; or of wrought iron, to contain quicksilver; or of glass, to heat water in, etc.
v. i.
To unite in an amalgam; to blend with another metal, as quicksilver.
n.
A mirror made of glass on which has been placed a backing of some reflecting substance, as quicksilver.
v. t.
To slip, or to become slightly displaced; as, the collodion on a negative, or a coat of varnish, may creep in drying; the quicksilver on a mirror may creep.