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mer·cu·ry
 mercury
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- pronunciation:
- muhr
ky
ri
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mercuries |
| definition 1: |
a heavy, silver-white metal that is one of the chemical elements. Mercury is liquid at room temperature. It is used in thermometers and barometers. (symbol: Hg)
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(capitalized) the messenger of the gods in Roman mythology. In Greek mythology, Mercury is called Hermes.
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| definition 3: |
(capitalized) the planet of the solar system that is nearest to the sun. Mercury is the second smallest planet.
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