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QUICKSILVER HORIZON

\kwˈɪksɪlvə həɹˈa͡ɪzən], \kwˈɪksɪlvə həɹˈa‍ɪzən], \k_w_ˈɪ_k_s_ɪ_l_v_ə h_ə_ɹ_ˈaɪ_z_ə_n]\

Definitions of QUICKSILVER HORIZON

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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A shallow trough of quicksilver to form an artificial horizon, used for observing altitudes.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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