adjective🔗SharePertaining to or derived from mercury."The old thermometer contained a mercuric compound that could be dangerous if the glass broke. "chemistrysubstanceelementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSpecifically (of a compound), containing mercury with an oxidation number of 2."The lab technician carefully disposed of the mercuric chloride waste to prevent environmental contamination. "chemistrycompoundsubstanceelementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareMercurial (of people)."Even though he was a talented actor, his mercuric personality made him difficult to work with consistently on set. "characterpersonmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
