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Ag

The symbol for silver.

[From Latin argentum, silver; see argent.]

AG

abbr.
1. adjutant general
2. attorney general

ag

 (ăg)
adj. Informal
Of or relating to agriculture or agricultural studies: ag students.
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ag

(æx)
interj
an expression of surprise, annoyance, pleasure, etc
sentence connector
an expression used to preface a remark, gain time, etc

ag

the internet domain name for
(Computer Science) Antigua and Barbuda

Ag

the chemical symbol for
(Elements & Compounds) silver
[from Latin argentum]

AG

abbreviation for
1. (Military) Adjutant General
2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) Attorney General
3. (Commerce) Aktiengesellschaft
[(for sense 3) German: joint-stock company]
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ag

(æg)

adj., n.
agriculture.
[by shortening]

Ag


Chem. Symbol.
silver.
[< Latin argentum]

ag-

var. of ad- before g: agglutinate.

Ag.

August.

A.G.

or AG,

1. Adjutant General.
2. Attorney General.
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Ag

The symbol for silver.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.ag - a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metalAg - a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
silver - coins made of silver
noble metal - any metal that is resistant to corrosion or oxidation
argentite - a valuable silver ore consisting of silver sulfide (Ag2S)
coin silver - a silver of the degree of purity established for making legal silver coins
conductor - a substance that readily conducts e.g. electricity and heat
sterling silver - a silver alloy with no more than 7.5% copper
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