Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mercurialize
verb
/mɜːrˈkjʊəriəlaɪz/
Definition
To make something mercurial or to treat with mercury; often used in a historical context referring to the use of mercury in medicine.
Examples
- Doctors in the past would mercurialize patients to treat certain ailments.
- She felt that the sudden changes in policy would mercurialize the company’s culture.
Meaning
The act of applying or infusing characteristics of mercury, often implying something that is volatile or changeable.
Synonyms
- Alchemize
- Volatilize
- Transform
