Meaning of HYDRARGYRUM
| Pronunciation: | | hI'drârjurum
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| | Definition: | | [n] a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures |
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| | Synonyms: | | atomic number 80, Hg, mercury, quicksilver |
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| | See Also: | | calomel, cinnabar, mercurous chloride, metal, metallic element | |
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| | Definition: | | \Hy*drar"gy*rum\, n. [NL., fr. L. hydrargyrus, Gr.
?; ? water + ? silver.] (Chem.)
Quicksilver; mercury.
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