mercuric

adjective

mer·​cu·​ric (ˌ)mər-ˈkyu̇r-ik How to pronounce mercuric (audio)
: of, relating to, or containing mercury
especially : containing mercury with a valence of two

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Lay it down Resembling a traditional outdoor thermometer, the CDN FG80 Refrigerator/Freezer NSF Professional Thermometer gives you a clear, non-mercuric reading. Chris Hachey, BGR, 2 June 2021

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1828, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mercuric was circa 1828

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“Mercuric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mercuric. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

mercuric

adjective
mer·​cu·​ric (ˌ)mər-ˈkyu̇(ə)r-ik How to pronounce mercuric (audio)
: of, relating to, or containing mercury

Medical Definition

mercuric

adjective
mer·​cu·​ric (ˌ)mər-ˈkyu̇(ə)r-ik How to pronounce mercuric (audio)
: of, relating to, or containing mercury
especially : containing mercury with a valence of two
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