1. the chemical element silver, with atomic number 47; a precious metal used in jewelry, coins, and industrial applications.
Usage: chiefly formal or technical; symbol: Ag; from Latin

Examples

• Argentum is the Latin name for the element silver.
• The periodic table lists argentum with the symbol Ag.
• Argentum has been valued for centuries in the creation of fine jewelry.
• The chemical properties of argentum make it useful in photography and electronics.
• Ancient coins were often minted from argentum and gold.