Mercuric
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Mercuric is an adjective meaning (chemistry) Specifically (of a compound), containing mercury with an oxidation number of 2.
Meaning
(chemistry) Specifically (of a compound), containing mercury with an oxidation number of 2.
More Meanings
- (obsolete, chemistry) Pertaining to or derived from mercury.
- (rare) Mercurial (of people).
Example Sentences
I was the least mercuric, the most sedentary of the three, and my poor eyesight made me an indifferent athlete, though I fenced well and even got my blue for it.
Synonyms for mercuric
Depending on context, synonyms include mercurous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bichloride, mercury, fulminate, chlorid, mercurous, mercurial.
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