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- [sil-ver-ing]
- /ˈsɪl vər ɪŋ/
- /ˈsɪl.vər/
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- [sil-ver-ing]
- /ˈsɪl vər ɪŋ/
Definitions of silvering word
- noun silvering Chemistry. a white, ductile metallic element, used for making mirrors, coins, ornaments, table utensils, photographic chemicals, conductors, etc. Symbol: Ag; atomic weight: 107.870; atomic number: 47; specific gravity: 10.5 at 20°C. 1
- noun silvering coin made of this metal; specie; money: a handful of silver. 1
- noun silvering this metal as a commodity or considered as a currency standard. 1
- noun silvering table articles made of or plated with silver, including flatware and hollowware. 1
- noun silvering any flatware: The kitchen silver is of stainless steel. 1
- noun silvering something resembling this metal in color, luster, etc. 1
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Origin of silvering
First appearance:
before 1700 One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1700-10; silver + -ing1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Silvering
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
silvering popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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silvering usage trend in Literature
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