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Mercury
01
the 1st and smallest planet in the solar system which is the closest to the sun
Examples
Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun, has surface temperatures that can reach up to 800 degrees Fahrenheit during the day.
The Mariner 10 and MESSENGER spacecraft missions provided valuable data about Mercury's surface composition and magnetic field.
02
a heavy silver-colored and poisonous metal that has a liquid state in the ordinary temperature
Examples
Mercury is used in some thermometers and barometers.
The lab technician handled mercury with extreme care.
03
temperature measured by a mercury thermometer
Examples
The mercury showed 37 degrees Celsius.
A sudden drop in mercury suggested a cold front.
04
(Roman mythology) messenger of Jupiter and god of commerce; counterpart of Greek Hermes
Examples
Mercury is often depicted with winged sandals.
Statues of Mercury appear in many classical cities.
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