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Meaning of mercury
The primary meaning of the word "mercury" refers to a chemical element with the symbol Hg, a heavy, silvery, toxic metal.
Etymology of mercury
The word "mercury" comes from the Latin "mercurius", the name of the Roman god of commerce, eloquence, and thievery, who was equivalent to the Greek god Hermes.
The Latin "mercurius" is derived from the verb "merx", meaning "goods" or "merchandise", and the suffix "-urius", which forms an agent noun.
The chemical element was named after the planet, which was in turn named after the Roman god.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A chemical element with the symbol Hg and atomic number 80, a heavy, silvery, toxic metal that is a liquid at room temperature.
- A planet in the solar system, the closest to the sun.
- In astrology, the planet Mercury is associated with communication, intellect, and versatility.
- In medicine, mercury was formerly used as a treatment for various ailments, but its toxicity has largely discontinued its use.
Usage Examples
- The thermometer contained mercury, which expanded and contracted with temperature changes.
- The planet Mercury is a scorching hot world, with temperatures soaring during the day and plummeting at night.
- In astrology, Mercury is said to influence the way we communicate and express ourselves.
- The use of mercury in medicine has been largely discontinued due to its toxicity.