An amalgam of mercury and tin applied to the backs of mirrors, quicksilvering.
The metal mercury.
To overlay with quicksilver.
To treat with quicksilver.
Unpredictable, erratic or fickle; mercurial.
That which makes smooth; varnish.
Having an even, smooth surface; smooth
Not rough or harsh.
Glossy.
Slim and streamlined; not plump, thick, or stocky.
Healthy, well-fed and well-groomed; in good condition.
To make smooth or glossy; to polish or cause to be attractive.