Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mercuries
Noun
/ˈmɜːrkjʊriz/
Definition
Various forms or compounds of the element mercury.
Examples
1. The scientist studied the mercuries present in the samples taken from the lake.
2. Due to the toxicity of certain mercuries, precautions must be taken when handling them.
Meaning
The term ‘mercuries’ can refer to different states or compounds of the chemical element mercury, often used in scientific contexts or to indicate multiple instances of mercury.
Synonyms
- mercurial compounds
- mercury states
- mercury varieties
