silverback |
a mature male gorilla distinguished by a silvery white or gray area across its back. |
silver bromide |
a yellowish compound that turns black on exposure to light and is the main component of photographic emulsions. |
silver certificate |
formerly, a paper bill issued by the U.S. government, backed by a silver deposit. |
silver chloride |
a white crystalline compound that darkens on exposure to light, used in photography and the like. |
silverfish |
a silver-colored, wingless household insect that feeds on starchy materials such as book bindings, wallpaper, and starched clothing. [2 definitions] |
silver fox |
a red fox in a phase that has fur colored black with white or gray ends. [2 definitions] |
silver iodide |
a yellowish powder that darkens in light, used in medicine, photography, and artificial rainmaking. |
silver lining |
an aspect of positive encouragement in an otherwise gloomy or unfortunate circumstance. |
silver medal |
a medal made of silver, or a metal resembling silver, awarded to the second-place finisher, as in a race or competition. |
silver nitrate |
a poisonous colorless powder used in photography, medical products, mirrors, and silver-plating. |
silver-plate |
to coat or plate (a metal) with silver, esp. by electrolysis. |
silver plate |
tableware that is made of, or coated with, silver. [2 definitions] |
silver salmon |
see "coho." |
silversides |
any of a family of small marine or freshwater fishes found along the U.S. Atlantic coast, having a silvery stripe along each side. |
silversmith |
one who makes, plates, or repairs articles of silver such as jewelry. |
silver standard |
a monetary system in which a designated amount of silver comprises the redemption value of the basic currency unit. |
silver-tongued |
persuasive or eloquent, esp. in speaking. |
silverware |
utensils such as knives, forks, and spoons, used for eating and serving food and made of or plated with silver or other materials such as stainless steel. [2 definitions] |
silvery |
like silver in color and luster. [2 definitions] |
silvex |
a toxic herbicide used for controlling weeds and woody plants. |
silviculture |
the care and cultivation of forests; forestry. |