26984 words

mercury

6 definitions • 4 examples
1
a chemical element that is a heavy, silver-coloured metal, liquid at normal temperatures:

Examples:

Mercury is used in batteries, pesticides, and thermometers.
2

Examples:

With the mercury climbing to 40 degrees, beaches and pools will be crowded this afternoon.
3
the planet closest in distance to the Sun
4
in Roman mythology (= ancient stories), the Roman God of trade, travellers, and thieves:

Examples:

A statue of the god Mercury can be seen on the top of the building.
5
a heavy, silver-colored metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures:

Examples:

Mercury is used in thermometers.
6
the planet nearest in distance to the sun

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