Mercury
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Merkurius
the 1st and smallest planet in the solar system which is the closest to the sun
Exempel
Astronomers study Mercury's thin atmosphere, mostly composed of oxygen, sodium, hydrogen, helium, and potassium, to understand its formation and evolution.
Astronomer studerar Merkurius tunna atmosfär, som främst består av syre, natrium, väte, helium och kalium, för att förstå dess bildning och utveckling.
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a dense, silvery, toxic metal that is liquid at room temperature and can form different chemical compounds
Exempel
Mercury can amalgamate with other metals.
03
the level of mercury in a thermometer used to indicate temperature
Exempel
Mercury in the thermometer rose quickly in the sun.
04
(in Roman mythology) the messenger of Jupiter and god of commerce, equivalent to Greek Hermes
Exempel
Artists frequently portray Mercury carrying a caduceus.
Lexikalt Träd
mercurial
mercurous
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