mercury
/ˈmɜːkjəri/ · /ˈmɝːkjəri/
CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #6951 in the learning path
汞；水银
Definitions
n. A poisonous, silver-coloured metal that is liquid at room temperature.
汞；水银
Example
This old thermometer contains mercury, so handle it carefully.
这支旧温度计含有水银，因此要小心拿放。
Industrial mercury pollution can accumulate in fish and pose serious risks to human health.
工业汞污染可导致汞在鱼体内积累，对人类健康构成严重风险。
Collocations
- mercury poisoning
- mercury pollution
- mercury thermometer
Synonyms
- quicksilver
Usage tip
mercury指汞，不可数；大写Mercury可指水星。
FAQ
- What does mercury mean?
- A poisonous, silver-coloured metal that is liquid at room temperature.
- How is mercury pronounced?
- UK /ˈmɜːkjəri/, US /ˈmɝːkjəri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
