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ag

[ ag ]
/ æg /
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adjective, noun Informal.

agriculture: ag courses; to major in ag.

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Nearby words

aftra, afunctional occlusion, afv, afyon, afyonkarahisar, ag, ag-, ag., ag.e., aga, aga khan

Origin of ag

by shortening

Definition for ag (2 of 6)

Ag

Symbol, Chemistry.

silver.

Origin of Ag

From the Latin word argentum

Definition for ag (3 of 6)

ag-

variant of ad- before g: agglutinate.

Definition for ag (4 of 6)

ag.

agriculture.

Definition for ag (5 of 6)

Ag.

August.

Definition for ag (6 of 6)

A.G.

or AG

Adjutant General.
Attorney General.
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Examples from the Web for ag

British Dictionary definitions for ag (1 of 4)

ag

1
/ (æx) /

interjection Southern African

an expression of surprise, annoyance, pleasure, etc

sentence connector

an expression used to preface a remark, gain time, etc

British Dictionary definitions for ag (2 of 4)

ag

2

the internet domain name for

Antigua and Barbuda

British Dictionary definitions for ag (3 of 4)

Ag

the chemical symbol for

silver

Word Origin for Ag

from Latin argentum

British Dictionary definitions for ag (4 of 4)

AG

abbreviation for

Adjutant General
Attorney General
Aktiengesellschaft

Word Origin for AG

(for sense 3) German: joint-stock company
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Medicine definitions for ag (1 of 2)

Ag

The symbol for the elementsilver

Medicine definitions for ag (2 of 2)

ag-

pref.

Variant ofad-
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Science definitions for ag (1 of 2)

Ag

The symbol for silver.

Science definitions for ag (2 of 2)

silver

[ sĭl′vər ]

Ag

A soft, shiny, white metallic element that is found in many ores, especially together with copper, lead, and zinc. It conducts heat and electricity better than any other metal. Silver is used in photography and in making electrical circuits and conductors. Atomic number 47; atomic weight 107.868; melting point 960.8°C; boiling point 2,212°C; specific gravity 10.50; valence 1, 2. See also sterling silver. See Periodic Table. See Note at element.
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