mercuric (Meaning)
Wordnet
mercuric (a)
of or containing mercury
Webster
mercuric (a.)
Of, pertaining to, or derived from, mercury; containing mercury; -- said of those compounds of mercury into which this element enters in its lowest proportion.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mercuric
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mercuric Sentence Examples
- Mercuric oxide is a highly toxic compound used in batteries and fungicides.
- The mercuric ion (Hg2+) is a potent neurotoxin that can accumulate in the brain.
- Mercuric salts were once widely used as antiseptic agents before their toxicity became known.
- Mercuric vapor is a byproduct of the combustion of mercury-containing materials.
- Inhalation of mercuric vapor can cause lung damage and even death.
- The mercuric form of mercury is more toxic than elemental mercury.
- Exposure to mercuric compounds can lead to kidney damage, liver damage, and skin irritation.
- The use of mercuric compounds has been banned in many countries due to their environmental and health concerns.
- The mercuric thermometer is an outdated technology that has been replaced by digital thermometers.
- The mercuric arc lamp emits a bright bluish-white light and was once used for street lighting and indoor illumination.
FAQs About the word mercuric
of or containing mercuryOf, pertaining to, or derived from, mercury; containing mercury; -- said of those compounds of mercury into which this element enters in
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Mercuric oxide is a highly toxic compound used in batteries and fungicides.
The mercuric ion (Hg2+) is a potent neurotoxin that can accumulate in the brain.
Mercuric salts were once widely used as antiseptic agents before their toxicity became known.
Mercuric vapor is a byproduct of the combustion of mercury-containing materials.
