mercuric
adjective
mer·cu·ric
(ˌ)mər-ˈkyu̇r-ik 
: of, relating to, or containing mercury
especially
: containing mercury with a valence of two
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“Mercuric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mercuric. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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mercuric
adjective
mer·cu·ric
(ˌ)mər-ˈkyu̇(ə)r-ik
: of, relating to, or containing mercury
Medical Definition
mercuric
adjective
mer·cu·ric
(ˌ)mər-ˈkyu̇(ə)r-ik
: of, relating to, or containing mercury
especially
: containing mercury with a valence of two
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