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mercuric

/mɜːrˈkjʊr.ɪk/

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adjective

/mɜːrˈkjʊr.ɪk/C1formalscientific
  • ruОтносящийся к ртути или содержащий её, особенно в двухвалентной форме (в отличие от меркуристого).

Relating to or containing mercury, especially in its divalent state (as opposed to mercurous).

  1. Containing mercuryC1formalscientific

    Relating to or containing the chemical element mercury, especially in its divalent form.

    ruСодержащий ртуть

    • Mercuric chloride is a highly toxic compound.
    • The lab analyzed the mercuric content in the water sample.
    • Mercuric oxide was used in early battery designs.
Forms
  • more mercuric comparative form
  • most mercuric superlative form