mercury

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Scope note
Pure metallic element having symbol Hg and atomic number 80; a lustrous silvery metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures. Use also for this metal as processed and formed, usually in combination with other substances, to make various objects and materials.
mercury
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024