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British pronunciation/mˈɜːkjʊɹi/
American pronunciation/ˈmɝkjɝi/

Definition & Meaning of "mercury"

Mercury
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the 1st and smallest planet in the solar system which is the closest to the sun

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Mercury definition and meaning
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a heavy silver-colored and poisonous metal that has a liquid state in the ordinary temperature

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temperature measured by a mercury thermometer

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(Roman mythology) messenger of Jupiter and god of commerce; counterpart of Greek Hermes

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Elemental mercury is a liquid metal often used in thermometers and barometers.
The fish in the river were contaminated with mercury, posing a risk to human health if consumed.
The formation of insoluble complexes helps sequester toxic metals like lead and mercury.
In the past, people sometimes attributed eccentric behavior to being as mad as a hatter, unaware of the toxic effects of mercury exposure.
Despite numerous attempts, the alchemist's efforts to successfully transmute mercury into gold remained fruitless.
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