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quicksilver

[kwik-sil-ver] / ˈkwɪkˌsɪl vər /




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"Christian Cullen," Halse said, referencing the quicksilver All Black full-back who scored 46 tries in 58 Tests for New Zealand.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2025

Music director and conductor Stephen Oremus maintained the production’s high musical standards, bringing out the extensive palette of a rock score with quicksilver moods.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2025

Also known as quicksilver, mercury is a neurotoxin that can affect the nervous system and kidneys, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025

Dupont, France's quicksilver XV-a-side captain, surprised the rugby world when he swapped the 2024 Six Nations for a shot at seven-a-side Olympic glory.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2024

It wriggled and squirmed like quicksilver and, apart from that, the box was only just long enough to take it.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl