mercury
/ˈməː.kjʊ.ɹi/
B2 · Upper Int.★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
a silver liquid metal that is used in thermometers and is very poisonous.
When to Use
📚Academic Writing⚙️Technical
Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
“Did you know mercury is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature?”
“The old thermometer broke, so we had to be careful with the mercury.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A metal.
Related Words
Synonyms:
quicksilverhydrargyrum
Word Family:
mercurialmercuricmercury