noun Download 🔗Share Any of the plants known as mercury, especially the annual mercury or French mercury (Mercurialis annua). Examples : "The gardener carefully removed the mercurial growing near the tomato plants, as it's known to be a weed. " plant biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A person born under the influence of the planet Mercury; hence, a person having an animated, lively, quick-witted or volatile character. Examples : ""Known for her unpredictable shifts in mood, Sarah was a true mercurial, one minute laughing, the next silent and withdrawn." " astrology character person nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A chemical compound containing mercury. Examples : "The scientist carefully handled the mercurial, noting its silvery sheen. " compound chemistry substance material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A preparation of mercury, especially as a treatment for syphilis. Examples : "In the 19th century, a doctor might have prescribed a mercurial to a patient suffering from syphilis, despite its dangerous side effects. " medicine substance chemistry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Having a lively or volatile character; animated, changeable, quick-witted. Examples : "his mercurial temperament" character mind person attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Pertaining to the astrological influence of the planet Mercury; having the characteristics of a person under such influence (see adjective sense 1). Examples : "Because he was born under the sign of Gemini, which is ruled by Mercury, the astrologer said his mercurial nature meant he would be adaptable but also prone to sudden mood swings. " astrology character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Pertaining to the planet Mercury. Examples : "The ancient alchemists believed that mercury had a mercurial nature, mirroring the planet's swift movement across the sky. " astronomy astrology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Of or pertaining to the element mercury or quicksilver; containing mercury. Examples : "The old thermometer was filled with a mercurial liquid. " element chemistry substance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Caused by the action of mercury or a mercury compound. Examples : "The old thermometer's mercurial reading indicated a higher temperature than the electronic one. " chemistry substance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Pertaining to Mercury, the Roman god of, among other things, commerce, financial gain, communication, and thieves and trickery; hence , money-making; crafty. Examples : "The stock market is known for its mercurial nature; prices can change rapidly and unpredictably. " mythology business finance communication character commerce Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading