Mercury
Word | MERCURY |
Character | 7 |
Hyphenation | mer cu ry |
Pronunciations | /ˈməː.kjʊ.ɹi/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Mercury"
What do we mean by mercury?
A silvery-white poisonous metallic element, liquid at room temperature and used in thermometers, barometers, vapor lamps, and batteries and in the preparation of chemical pesticides. Atomic number 80; atomic weight 200.59; melting point −38.83°C; boiling point 356.62°C; specific gravity 13.546 (at 20°C); valence 1, 2. cross-reference: Periodic Table. noun
Temperature. noun
Any of several weedy plants of the genera Mercurialis and Acalypha. noun
To wash with a preparation of mercury.
In Roman mythology, the name of a Roman divinity, who became identified with the Greek Hermes. noun
lowercase or cap. Pl. mercuries (-riz). One who acts like the god Mercury in his capacity of a messenger; a conveyor of news or information; an intelligencer. noun
Hence lowercase or cap. A common name for a newspaper or periodical publication; formerly, also, a newspaper-carrier or a seller of newspapers. noun
lowercase Warmth or liveliness of temperament; spirit; sprightly qualities; hence, liability to change; fickleness. noun
The innermost planet of the solar system. noun
lowercase Chemical symbol, Hg; atomic weight, 200.1. A metal of a silver-white color and brilliant metallic luster, unique in that it is fluid at ordinary temperatures. noun
lowercase A plant of the genus Mercurialis, chiefly M. perennis, the dog's-mercury, locally called Kentish balsam (which see, under Kentish), and M. annua, the annual or French mercury. See Mercurialis. noun
In older usage, the Chenopodium Bonus-Henricus. See allgood and good-King-Henry. This is the English, false, or wild mercury. noun
In heraldry, the tincture purple, when blazoning is done by the planets. noun
To wash with a preparation of mercury. transitive verb
A Latin god of commerce and gain; -- treated by the poets as identical with the Greek Hermes, messenger of the gods, conductor of souls to the lower world, and god of eloquence. noun
A metallic element mostly obtained by reduction from cinnabar, one of its ores. It is a heavy, opaque, glistening liquid (commonly called quicksilver), and is used in barometers, thermometers, etc. Specific gravity 13.6. Symbol Hg (Hydrargyrum). Atomic weight 199.8. Mercury has a molecule which consists of only one atom. It was named by the alchemists after the god Mercury, and designated by his symbol, ☿. noun
One of the planets of the solar system, being the one nearest the sun, from which its mean distance is about 36,000,000 miles. Its period is 88 days, and its diameter 3,000 miles. noun
A carrier of tidings; a newsboy; a messenger; hence, also, a newspaper. noun
Sprightly or mercurial quality; spirit; mutability; fickleness. noun
A metal.
Any of several types of plant.
A metal that is liquid at room temperature. It is typically used in thermometers, barometers, and other measuring devices. Is toxic to humans because it causes permanent brain and nerve damage. Mercury is nicknamed "quicksilver" because it was once used to shine hats and shoes before people realized that it caused insanity (Mad Hatter anyone?). Urban Dictionary
The closest planet to the Sun Urban Dictionary
1st planet from the sun. Hot on both sides. 2nd hottest planet(second to venus, the 2nd planet from the sun). its year is the shortest because it's path around the sun is shorter(you'd be like twice as old there). if you visited venus you'd die. you step on the ground and you burst into flame. just like arizona. Urban Dictionary
Mercury is a mysterious person. you’ll never know what going on in their head. they have this border that they’ve built up. on the outside they’re this stone cold person who everyone is scared of but once you break through that wall they’re a completely different person. they’re the person everyone always wants to be around. they’re always there for you when you need them and they always makes the situation better with hugs, forehead kisses, and cuddles! don’t make the mistake and let go of a mercury because they’re the best thing to ever happen to you. if you’re lucky they might save your life. Urban Dictionary
1) The red stuff inside a thermometer. 2) The first planet from the sun 3) A car company 4) Acting like, portraying, or a person who is being like the late Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury. Urban Dictionary
When one testicle in a man's scrotum is very hot and the other is very cold, as if they are mimicking the two sides of the planer mercury. Urban Dictionary
For describing funny colour or consistensy semen Urban Dictionary
1. Innermost planet in the solar system, and officially the smallest major planet since Pluto was demoted to the newly created category of dwarf planet in 2006. Diameter c. 3,050 miles. Large iron core, pitted surface, negligible atmosphere. Orbital period 88 days. Rotational period 59 days. Surface temperature ranges from minus 180 to plus 430 degrees Centigrade. No natural satellites. Gravity at surface about 38 percent of Earth gravity. Currently (in 2008) being mapped by the MESSENGER space probe. 2. The planet's namesake was the messenger god of ancient Rome, well known for his winged sandals and identified with intersex identity and hermaphroditism. Greek counterpart was Hermes. 3. Stage surname of lead singer Freddie of the rock group Queen. Born Farrokh Bulsara September 5th 1946, died of AIDS-related pneumonia on November 24th 1991. With his band provided much of the soundtrack for various movies, most notably Higlander. A real character. 4. Metallic chemical element, liquid at room temperature, density around 13.5 grammes per cubic centimetre (or times that of water), atomic number 80. Symbol Hg, from Latin Hydrargyrum, derived from Greek form meaning "water-silver". Toxic when ingested or vapours inhaled, affects nervous system, used in barometers, thermometers and numerous other applications. Urban Dictionary
Mercury is the people who are very chill, if you have a friend who is chill and cool with everything then they got deported from mercury. All the chill people in earth today were deported from mercury. Urban Dictionary
A very loud, crazy and outgoing Calabrese family. They are always there for each other and you best be certain that if there is food, they're there. They have their own family gang sign. They also have a very handsome guy in the family named Adamo. Urban Dictionary
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