mercury

• Nom désignant un élément métallique lourd, argenté, toxique et liquide à température ordinaire, ainsi que la mesure de température indiquée par un thermomètre à mercure.

A noun referring to a heavy, silvery, toxic metallic element that is liquid at ordinary temperatures, and also used to refer to temperature measured by a mercury thermometer.

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1. Chemical elementB2formalscientific

   A heavy, silvery, toxic metallic element that is liquid at room temperature, used in thermometers and other instruments.

   Mercure (élément chimique)

   • Mercury is the only metal that remains liquid at standard room temperature.
   • The thermometer contains a small amount of mercury.
   • Exposure to mercury can be harmful to human health.

   Synonymeshydrargyrumquicksilver

2. Temperature measurementB2formalscientific

   The temperature reading indicated by a mercury thermometer.

   Mercure (température)

   • The mercury in the thermometer rose to 30 degrees Celsius.
   • The mercury dropped sharply overnight, indicating a cold front.
   • Check the mercury to see how hot it is outside.

   Synonymesreadingtemperature